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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMINI2013COOPER COUNTRYMAN, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 409 (MAINTENANCE AND GENERAL INFORMATION - REPAIR)00 11.. ... DRAINING/TOPPING UP GEAR OIL IN MANUAL TRANSMISSION

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard Trans

00 11.. ... Draining/Topping Up Gear Oil In Manual Transmission

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION 00 11.. ... Draining/Topping Up Gear Oil In Manual Transmission

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NOTE: Gearbox must be at normal operating temperature. Gear oil:

Refer to BMW SERVICE OPERATING FLUIDS .

Filling capacities:

Refer to FLUID CAPACITIES .

Draining gear oil:

Release oil drain plug (1) and filler plug (2).
Clean oil drain plug (1) and screw in.
Tightening torque, refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .

Fill transmission with gear oil.

Pour in gear oil until overflowing.
Tighten in filler screw (2).

Tightening torque, refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .

Fig 1: Releasing Oil Drain Plug And Filler Plug

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.