you are better off trading the car in for an automatic...it is not worth the time or money.
1981
Automatic: Dexron-6
Answer From 2002 to 2005 the coupe weighed 2315 pounds and the convertible weighed 2700. From the 2006 Mini Cooper Owner's Manual, Data Section, Weights: Mini Curb weight, with all optional special equipment Mini Cooper with manual transmission 2,524/1,145 lbs/kg automatic transmission with Steptronic 2,557/1,160 lbs/kg Mini Cooper S with manual transmission 2,679/1,215 lbs/kg automatic transmission with Steptronic 2,723/1,235 lbs/kg From MSN Auto Specs 2004 mini cooper S with manual = 2678lbs Cooper Hardtop 2012 Curb weight is 2668lbs for the Manual transmission and Automatic 2712lbs - Justin Miniofmurray.com Service Mgr.
Curb weight, with all optional special equipment with manual transmission with Continuously Variable automatic Transmission (CVT) MINI COOPER S 2,678 lbs / 1,215 kg
Yes, by removing the manual transmission and installing an automatic. Unless you have a donor car this would be extremely expensive. My advice is that if you want an A/T sell the car you have and then buy one with an automatic.
If you need to shirft it while you're driving, it's a 6-speed manual. If not, it's an automatic.
The Mini Cooper S would be a great rental option as Mini Cooper S is fuel efficient as well as sporty. The Mini Cooper S with automatic transmission, socres 25/33 mpg in highway driving.
To check the automatic transmission fluid in a 2004 Mini Cooper, first ensure the vehicle is on level ground and the engine is running at normal operating temperature. Locate the transmission dipstick, which is usually found near the back of the engine compartment. Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, reinsert it, and then check the fluid level against the markings. If the fluid is low, add the appropriate type of transmission fluid through the dipstick tube, but avoid overfilling.
put it on neutral
No, but most of them are. You can find ones that are automatic at the mini cooper website.
If it is a CVT transmission then yes you can use cvt gearbox oil in a mini cooper.
The 2003 MINI Cooper has a 5-speed manual.