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Old 09-13-2011 | 12:58 AM
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Default 2002 mini where is transmission dipstick?

i can't find the manual transmission dipstick under the hood of my 2002 mini and the owners manual doesn't have anything about it and does the fluid need changing at some point does anyone who reads these threads know if you do please post a reply. blue ak mini
 
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Old 10-04-2011 | 05:44 PM
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there are no dipsticks. there is a drain plug and fill plug underneath the vechile on the transmission. it is a 8mm allen socket. although mini has lifetime bmw fluid in it. its always a good precautionary idea to have the fluid changed maybe every 30,000?
 
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Old 05-18-2012 | 12:23 PM
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DIY guide for changing your transmission fluid (and differential fluid): Pelican Technical Article: MINI Cooper - Manual Transmission Oil Change
 
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