MINI MINI Roadster, R59 (USA)

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

MINI Roadster, R59 (USA) manual transmission fluid capacity ranges from 1,7 to 1,9 liters. The data covers 4 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
MINI Roadster John Cooper Works (155 kW) (2012-2015)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,9 liter
  • Code: GS6-53BG/DG 6/1
MINI Roadster Cooper (90 kW) (2011-2015)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,7 liter
  • Code: GS6-55BG 6/1
MINI Roadster Cooper S (135 kW) (2011-2015)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,9 liter
  • Code: GS6-53BG/DG 6/1
MINI Roadster John Cooper Works (155 kW) (2011-2012)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,9 liter
  • Code: GS6-53BG/DG 6/1

Additional Notes

  • The MINI Roadster Cooper (90 kW) carries a manual transaxle fluid capacity of 1.7 liters, which is the smallest figure across all R59 configurations listed for 2011-2015.
  • Both the Cooper S (135 kW) and the John Cooper Works (155 kW) share a 1.9-liter manual transaxle capacity, placing the higher-output variants 0.2 liters above the base Cooper figure.
  • A transaxle combines the transmission and differential into a single housing, so the listed capacities represent the total fluid volume for that integrated unit rather than a standalone gearbox.
  • All four rows carry a normal use condition, meaning the stated capacities apply to standard operating circumstances rather than a severe-duty or first-change scenario.
  • The John Cooper Works (155 kW) appears across two overlapping year bands, 2011-2012 and 2012-2015, both specifying the same 1.9-liter capacity, indicating no change in transaxle fluid volume between those production periods.
  • The capacity values listed reflect a service fill level, representing the amount of fluid required when refilling the transaxle during a routine service rather than a full overhaul strip-down figure.

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