MINI MINI Roadster, R59 (EU)

Additional Notes

• The MINI Roadster R59 (EU) automatic transaxle specifications list two distinct capacity figures for each variant: a dry fill and a service fill. Dry fill represents the total fluid volume required when filling a completely empty or overhauled unit, while service fill reflects the smaller volume needed during a routine fluid change where residual fluid remains in the torque converter and passages.
• The Cooper variant carries a dry fill capacity of 6.5 liters, which is 0.5 liters higher than the dry fill figure shared by the Cooper S, Cooper SD, and John Cooper Works variants, all of which are specified at 6 liters.
• Despite the difference in dry fill volumes across variants, the service fill capacity is uniform at 4.5 liters across all four configurations, covering the Cooper, Cooper S, Cooper SD, and John Cooper Works for the 2011-2015 period.
• All four variants carry a normal use condition designation, meaning the listed capacities and service parameters apply to standard operating conditions rather than a severe or first-change-only scenario.
• The John Cooper Works variant shares the same 6-liter dry fill and 4.5-liter service fill figures as the Cooper S and Cooper SD, despite representing a higher-performance specification within the R59 lineup.
• The John Cooper Works automatic transaxle specifications begin from 2012, one year later than the 2011 start year recorded for the Cooper, Cooper S, and Cooper SD variants.
• All specifications are noted as applying to the transaxle, which in a front-wheel-drive layout integrates the transmission and differential into a single housing, making the dry fill volume particularly relevant when the unit is removed and fully drained during an overhaul.