MINI MINI Countryman, R60 (USA)

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

MINI Countryman, R60 (USA) models utilize automatic transmission fluid with a capacity range of 4,5 to 6 liters. The service interval is 100000 miles. The data covers 4 configurations.

The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.

TypeSpecifications
MINI Countryman Cooper (90 kW) (2010-2016)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 4,5 liter (Service fill)
  • Change 100000 miles
  • Code: GA6F21WA 6/1
MINI Countryman Cooper S (135 kW) (2010-2016)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 4,5 liter (Service fill)
  • Change 100000 miles
  • Code: GA6F21WA 6/1
MINI Countryman Cooper S ALL4 (135 kW) (2010-2016)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 4,5 liter (Service fill)
  • Change 100000 miles
  • Code: GA6F21WA 6/1
MINI Countryman John Cooper Works ALL4 (160 kW) (2010-2016)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 4,5 liter (Service fill)
  • Change 100000 miles
  • Code: GA6F21WA 6/1

Additional Notes

  • Across all four configurations of the MINI Countryman R60 (USA) covered here, the automatic transaxle carries an initial fill capacity of 6 liters, which represents the total fluid volume required when the unit is dry, such as after a rebuild or replacement.
  • The service fill capacity is listed at 4.5 liters for every configuration, reflecting the reduced volume needed during a routine fluid change, since a portion of fluid remains in the torque converter and passages even after draining.
  • The 1.5-liter difference between the 6-liter initial fill and the 4.5-liter service fill is consistent across the Cooper (90 kW), Cooper S (135 kW), Cooper S ALL4 (135 kW), and John Cooper Works ALL4 (160 kW) variants, indicating a uniform transaxle design across the power range.
  • The fluid change interval is set at 100,000 miles under normal use conditions for all four configurations, placing the service interval in the long-life category typical of sealed or lifetime-rated automatic transmissions.
  • The normal use condition applies to all listed configurations without a separate severe-use interval appearing in the specifications, meaning the 100,000-mile interval and 4.5-liter service fill are the sole defined service parameters for each variant.
  • The ALL4 variants, the Cooper S ALL4 and the John Cooper Works ALL4, share identical automatic transaxle fluid capacities and change intervals with their non-ALL4 counterparts, suggesting the all-wheel-drive system does not alter the primary transaxle fluid service specifications.
  • The John Cooper Works ALL4 at 160 kW represents the highest output configuration in the lineup, yet the automatic transaxle fluid capacity and service interval remain at 6 liters initial fill, 4.5 liters service fill, and 100,000 miles, identical to the base Cooper at 90 kW.

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