MINI MINI Roadster, R59 (EU)

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

MINI Roadster, R59 (EU) manual transmission fluid capacity ranges from 1,7 to 1,9 liters. The data covers 5 configurations.

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

Type	Specifications
MINI Roadster John Cooper Works (2012-2015)	Use: Normal Capacity 1,9 liter Code: GS6-53BG/DG 6/1
MINI Roadster Cooper (2011-2015)	Use: Normal Capacity 1,7 liter Code: GS6-55BG 6/1
MINI Roadster Cooper S (2011-2015)	Use: Normal Capacity 1,9 liter Code: GS6-53BG/DG 6/1
MINI Roadster Cooper SD (2011-2015)	Use: Normal Capacity 1,9 liter Code: GS6-53BG/DG 6/1
MINI Roadster John Cooper Works (2011-2012)	Use: Normal Capacity 1,9 liter Code: GS6-53BG/DG 6/1

The MINI Roadster R59 (EU) manual transaxle fluid capacities split into two distinct values across the lineup: 1.7 liters for the Cooper and 1.9 liters for the Cooper S, Cooper SD, and John Cooper Works variants.
The Cooper's 1.7-liter transaxle capacity is the lower of the two figures in the R59 range, reflecting a smaller gearbox unit compared to the 1.9-liter transaxle shared by the higher-output variants.
All five configurations carry a normal use condition designation, meaning the listed capacities apply to standard operating conditions rather than severe or first-change-only scenarios.
The Cooper S and Cooper SD share an identical 1.9-liter transaxle capacity across the full 2011-2015 span, despite representing petrol and diesel engine configurations respectively.
The John Cooper Works appears across two overlapping year ranges, 2011-2012 and 2012-2015, both specifying a 1.9-liter transaxle capacity under normal use conditions.
All listed capacities are service fill figures, noted under the transaxle designation, which refers to a combined transmission and axle housing unit rather than a standalone gearbox.