The MINI brand is a British automobile manufacturer founded in 1969 and now owned by BMW since 2000. Mini Cooper offers both a 2-door & 4-door hardtop body style as well as a sporty convertible. Mini Coopers utilize many different fluids to keep all moving parts running smoothly, so below is a helpful guide to the recommended service intervals for changing the various fluids in your Mini Cooper.
MINI Coopers are some of the most eccentric and charismatic cars on the road. With powertrain components that match their expressive personality, the cooling system in a MINI is easy-going and dynamic. Yet, when this system goes out, it can mean your MINI is more likely to overheat.
A cooling system failure in your MINI means that liquid coolant is no longer properly circulating through your engine to reach …
Mini Coopers are well-built cars that are fun to zip around in, but occasionally you may experience an issue with the window regulator. The window regulator is a component located inside each door panel that opens and closes the window. It is part of the assembly that also includes the window and the window tracks.
Over time, frequent use and extreme weather can both wear down and strain …
When a Mini’s Air Conditioning (AC) system goes out, chances are that it needs a professional mechanic to isolate the cause before choosing a course of remedy. There are many reasons why it can stop cooling your cabin, so we’ve put together some information so you can recognize the symptoms and understand its cause.
Refrigerant is the fluid in the cooling system that is passed from the…
Your MINI’s instrument cluster provides you with almost all of the information you need in order to safely drive your vehicle, including fuel levels, vehicle speed, engine temperature, and much more. So, if your MINI’s instrument cluster fails, driving your vehicle could become an incredibly dangerous task.
To help keep you, your passengers, and your vehicle safe, below is everything you need to know about preventing, …
A throttle valve is a device found within the throttle body of an engine. The throttle body is responsible for controlling the flow of fluids by constriction. The throttle valve, also known as a butterfly valve in an engine with a carburetor, controls the amount of air let into the engine. Thus, integral in the air/fuel intake system.
The throttle valve spring determines the position of the …
While the most common cooling system issue to be experienced by modern MINIs are coolant leaks, vintage models of MINI are known to develop thermostat leaks. In most brands of car, wear and tear when the vehicle becomes aged is usually signified by a trip to the scrapheap. However, MINIs of all ages are treasured because of their pop culture history. This means that there are a lot …
A bad power steering pump will immensely affect the operation of your Mini Cooper. The Mini brand, known for its sporty appearance was welcomed back into the U.S. after years of selling exclusively in Europe. Although the power steering pump is considered an innovative design, it was obvious that it had certain issues not recognized in its initial manufacturing after a few years. If you drive a Mini, it …
Minis are known for their powerful engines, but if your Mini’s motor mount breaks, then its engine might be damaged for good and may very well lose its power. As a Mini owner, it’s vital for you to keep an eye out for signs of a failing motor mount and to respond immediately should they crop up. Below are some of the most common signs of motor mount failure, as …
The brakes are probably the single most important part of your Mini Cooper, even more important than the engine in many ways. This is because the brakes are the first line of defense against hazards, crashes, and injury. They allow you to control your car’s speed, stop quickly to avoid running into something, and keep yourself and your passengers safe. Unfortunately, because of how important they are and how …
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