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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard Trans
Section 497 (Maintenance And General Information - Repair Instructions)
2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION Section 497 (Maintenance And General Information - Repair Instructions)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 BMW Z3 and 2001 BMW Z3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- 00 .. ... Lifting vehicle with a lifting platform
- 00 ... ... Notes on Using Repair Instructions, Technical Data, Tightening Torques
- 00 ... ... Raising vehicle with trolley jack (vehicle equipped with jacking point)
- 00 .. ... Symbols used and information in repair instructions
- 00 00 ... Battery: check acid level, top up with distilled water if necessary. If necessary, recharge battery.
- 00 00 ... Battery: check display (magic eye); if necessary, recharge battery
- 00 00 ... Body and underbody: checking for corrosion and damage
- 00 00 ... Body and underbody: checking for corrosion and damage - except cavities
- 00 00 ... Brake and clutch hydraulic system: checking fluid level, topping up if necessary
- 00 00 ... Brake hydraulics: checking fluid level, topping up if necessary
- 00 00 ... Brake lines and connections: visual inspection for leaks, damage and correct position
- 00 00 ... Changing automatic transmission fluid
- 00 00 ... Changing brake fluid
- 00 00 ... Changing coolant
- 00 00... Changing differential oil
- 00 00 ... Changing engine oil and oil filter
- 00 00 ... Changing manual transmission (gear) oil
- 00 00 ... Checking coolant level In event of topping up: checking concentration
- 00 00 ... Checking handbrake lever travel, adjusting according to setting specifications if necessary
- 00 00 ... Checking horn, headlight flashers and hazard warning system
- 00 00 ... Checking instrument and indication field lighting
- 00 00 ... Checking instrument and indication field lighting, heater blower
- 00 00 ... Checking lighting system
- 00 00 ... Checking roadworthiness
- 00 00 ... Checking steering for zero play Steering tie rods and axle joints, steering gear, sleeves, flexible disk: checking condition
- 00 00 ... Coolant hoses: visual inspection for leaks. Checking coolant level and concentration, topping up if necessary
- 00 00 ... Diagnostic brief test
- 00 00 ... Engine oil service
- 00 00 ... Exhaust system: checking condition, suspension, for leaks
- 00 00 ... Fault memory interrogation
- 00 00 ... Front and (if necessary) rear disk brake linings: remove and install, check total thickness. Clean brake shafts. If necessary, replace linings. Brake disks: Check surface and thickness. Grease wheel centering mount on alloy wheels
- 00 00 ... Fuel lines, hoses and tank(s): visual inspection for routing, condition and leaks
- 00 00... Information/warning labels
- 00 00 ... Intake muffler: replacing air cleaner element (shorten replacement interval accordingly in event of larger buildup of dust)
- 00 00 ... Locking systems: checking status and function, oiling or greasing if necessary
- 00 00 ... Output shafts: checking gaiters for leaks
- 00 00 ... Parking brake: checking function, adjusting/repairing as prescribed
- 00 00 ... Parking brake: checking lining thickness
- 00 00 ... Positioning of multitrailer hood for maintenance and repair work
- 00 00 ... Power steering/ride-height control: visual inspection for leaks and fluid level, topping up fluid if necessary
- 00 00... Raising BMW multi-trailer
- 00 00 ... Replacing spark plugs
- 00 00 ... Resetting service interval indicator according to factory specifications
- 00 00 ... Seat belts: checking condition of belt strap, function of inertia reel mechanism, locking reel, belt buckle
- 00 00 ... Steering components: checking for zero clearance, leaks, damage and wear
- 00 00 ... Steering fluid reservoir: checking fluid level, topping up if necessary
- 00 00 ... Tires: checking inflation pressure, correcting if necessary (incl. spare wheel), checking external condition, tread depth, pattern. In event of nonuniform wear, carry out measurement and correction of wheel alignment
- 00 00 ... Transmission (all gears): visually inspect for leaks.
- 00 00 ... Upkeep measures for stored vehicles (new and used cars) and vehicles to be laid up at customer's premises
- 00 00 ... Windshield wash/wipe system: checking wiper reservoir and spray nozzle adjustment
- 00 00 ... Windshield washer system and intensive cleaning system: checking fluid level, topping up if necessary
- 00 00 250 BMW engine oil service incl. supplementary service (M54 / M56)
- 00 11 229 Oil change in manual transmission
- 00 11 239 Oil change in automatic transmission (A4S 310R/270R)
- 00 11 259 Replenishing / changing rear differential oil
- 00 11 500 Checking/topping up oil level in automatic transmission (A5S 300J)
- 00 11 500 Checking/topping up fluid level in automatic transmission (ASS 360R / 390R, A4S200R/310R)
- 00 11 500 Checking/topping up oil level in automatic transmission (ASS 310Z)
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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.