MINI MINI Paceman, R61 (USA)

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

MINI Paceman, R61 (USA) automatic transmission fluid capacity ranges from 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 Paceman Cooper (90 kW) (2012-2016)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 4,5 liter (Service fill)
  • Change 100000 miles
  • Code: GA6F21WA 6/1
MINI Paceman Cooper S (135 kW) (2012-2016)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 4,5 liter (Service fill)
  • Change 100000 miles
  • Code: GA6F21WA 6/1
MINI Paceman Cooper S ALL4 (135 kW) (2012-2016)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 4,5 liter (Service fill)
  • Change 100000 miles
  • Code: GA6F21WA 6/1
MINI Paceman John Cooper Works S ALL4 (160 kW) (2012-2016)
  • 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 Paceman R61 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 of 4.5 liters applies to all four configurations and reflects the smaller volume needed during a routine fluid change, where residual fluid remains in the torque converter and passages after draining.
  • The 1.5-liter difference between the initial fill and service fill figures is consistent across the Cooper (90 kW), Cooper S (135 kW), Cooper S ALL4 (135 kW), and John Cooper Works S ALL4 (160 kW), indicating a shared transaxle design regardless of power output.
  • The fluid change interval is set at 100,000 miles under normal use conditions for every configuration listed, spanning the full 2012-2016 model year range.
  • The ALL4 variants, which include the Cooper S ALL4 and John Cooper Works S ALL4, share the same 4.5-liter service fill and 100,000-mile interval as the non-all-wheel-drive configurations, pointing to a common automatic transaxle specification across drivetrain layouts.
  • The John Cooper Works S ALL4 at 160 kW represents the highest output variant in the lineup and carries no deviation in fluid capacity or service interval from the lower-output models, with the same 6-liter initial fill, 4.5-liter service fill, and 100,000-mile change interval.

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