Mini cooper radiator cap oem replacement r52 r53 bmwmini. Be sure to check your owners manual to determine the correct type of fluid to. I also have a haynes manual, which says the mini uses a phosphate and nitrate free coolant. Advance auto parts has 3 different coolant reservoir cap for your vehicle, ready for shipping or instore pick up.
I took the cap off after the engine cooled down and noticed the coolant level had gone down to 1 inch below the. Mini cooper coolant reservoir cap advance auto parts. Your mini cooper needs antifreeze, also known as coolant, to prevent your engine from freezing. Choose top quality brands apdi, action crash, behr, csf, diy solutions, gpd, nissens, osc automotive, spectra. Advance auto carries over 1,303 aftermarket parts for your 2003 mini cooper, along with original equipment manufacturer oem parts. Find the best deal on automotive parts at a napa auto parts store near me. It took about 20 minutes to install, and fit perfectly in the stock tanks location. The coolant tank requires a 5050 mix of coolant and antifreeze that are compatible with standard kevlarreinforced epdm ethylene propylene diane monomer hoses. Mini cooper engine coolant level inspection youtube. At first i thought it could be an airlock but since then i have have topped up more than the system can hold. R52, r53 manual auto radiator without air con fits. Adding engine coolant also known as antifreeze to your 2003 mini cooper is pretty easy. Buy a 2003 mini cooper radiator at discount prices.
What causes this and what will i be replacing at the next garage day. We have quality car parts in stock for your mini cooper. R55 mini clubman s jcw 20082014 r56 mini cooper s jcw 200720 r57 mini cooper convertible. Loaner radiator filler neck adapter manuals and software. Zerex g05 phosphate free 5050 prediluted readytouse antifreezecoolant 1 ga 4. If you own a bmw product, you may already know that the oem cooling system is prone to failure, owing to the high pressures within the coolant loop and bmws. I replaced the coolant with a 5050 blend per instructions in a chilton book. Factory replacement cap for the radiator expansion tank. My daughter has a 2006 mini cooper and has a recurring coolant problem.
This febi product is designed to help you restore your engine cooling system to its mint condition, so your motor can run within the proper temperature window required for. When it comes to your mini cooper, you want parts and products from only trusted brands. Hissing and slight coolant leak from the coolant filler cap 2. Click here to shop for available products for this vehicle or go to autoparts warehouse home to start again. When the mini cooper burst onto the scene in the 2003 film the italian job, the tiny roadster excited audiences and impressed drivers as. I have some of the standard green ethelyne glycol based coolant, the bottle of which claims it is compatible with all.
The 1st time at 32,000 miles the dealer replaced the thermostat. Water bottle cap coolant expansion tank cap for bmw mini. Engine coolant circulates through your engine to keep it cool in the. Cooper s convertible 200508 manual transmission cooper s hatchback 200204 cooper s hatchback 200506 manual transmission. The alloy coolant tank also adds a highperformance, premium look to your engine bay. Mini owners and service manual access your manual mini usa. The worst complaints are engine and engine cooling. I ordered this product to replace the stock plastic coolant reservoir on my 2004 mini cooper s r53. Coolant optimises the engine and keeps it from over heating. Engine coolant circulates through your engine to keep it cool in the summer but wont freeze in the winter. Did the usual tests, pressure check, replaced overflow container cap when tested it by. Fits mini cooper 2002 20032008 radiator coolant overflow tank 177529273 fits. This video explains how to change the manual transmission fluid of a 2003 mini cooper. Mini cooper radiator cap best radiator cap parts for.
How to put water in your cars radiator axa insurance. Narrow your results brand acdelco 2 duralast 2 uro 2 autozone rewards. Usually, in the manual, youll find a radiator flush listed as a coolant service or something similar. Ive already replaced the timing chain in 2014 ouch, but now theres issues with coolant disappearing from the reservoir and burning never leaking on the ground, btw. Ive got a 2007 mini cooper regular, nons with almost k on it. Where is the radiator cap located in the 2003 mini cooper. Be sure to check your owners manual to determine the correct type of fluid to add for minis, it will typically be in a section titled fluid. The required transmission fluid spec for this particular year is mtf94. The video above shows you where the coolant reservoir in your cooper is located and how to add coolant. My wife has a mini cooper and reported today that the heater didnt seem to be working as well as it should. It can be added to new or old antifreeze to improve heat transfer in your cooling system.
If the coolant tank has a cooper s, the cap will unscrew. If you recall from my previous post, i broke a coolant hose tconnector. Cooper and cooper s hatchback 200206 an excellent additive for cooling systems, water wetter reduces coolant temperatures by as much as 30 degrees fahrenheit. A warning lamp will come on if the coolant, and therefore the.
It has blue coolant, which i assume is the original factory or dealership coolant. I instruct mini usa, a division of bmw of north america, llc to provide my information to an authorized mini dealership. How to change the manual transmission fluid of a 2003 mini. This owners manual should be considered a permanent part of this vehicle.
Cap 2007 mini cooper radiator cap 2006 mini cooper radiator cap 2005 mini cooper radiator cap 2004 mini cooper radiator cap 2003 mini cooper radiator cap 2002 mini cooper radiator cap. Coolant temperature gauge 59 service interval display 60 clock 60 computer 60 technology for safety and driving. The car has been to the dealer three times before today and now a 4th time today. Coolant temperature gauge 55 service interval display 56 clock 56 onboard computer 57 technology for safety and driving. For the 1st generation mini cooper s models including 20022006 r53 hardtop and 20052008 r52. Mini factory replacement radiator expansion tank or coolant reservoir overflow tank with cap. Each kit includes a new coolant expansion tank, tank cap, grommet, and torx bolt. Radiator overflow bottle jug reservoir with cap for 0208 mini cooper s new.
Did the usual tests, pressure check, replaced overflow container cap when tested it by running the car for 12 an hour and saw the collant bubble out of the top. See how to add engine coolant antifreeze to a 2004 mini cooper s 1. We currently have no products available for 2003 mini cooper coolant reservoir cap. What worries me is the disappearing coolant and milky whiteish deposits all over the dipstick and filler cap. Be sure to check your owners manual to determine the correct type of fluid to add for minis, it will typically be in a section titled fluid capacities in the back of your manual. The owners manual says to check with the dealership about coolant type. Mini cooper non s coolant tank cap oem gen1 r50 r5. Relay coolant level repair manual vehicle thermostat water pump. I took it to my mechanic on friday, he found the temperature gaugesensor was leaking so they replaced, it all seemed good. I understand that an authorized bmw dealership may contact me with offers or information about their products and services.
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