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MINI Cooper
The Cooper is an economical, inexpensive and nimble car manufactured by the British Motor Corporation with the help of John Cooper, a builder and designer of rally and Formula One cars.
1,392 Questions
What size engine does the 2014 Mini Cooper-Paceman have?
The 2014 Mini Cooper-Paceman has an inline 4 engine.
How do you change antifreeze on 2002 mini cooper?
"There is usually a small tap under the radiator but some times it is easier to remove the bottom hose to drain the system"
Not all MINI Coopers have radiator drain plugs to the only way to drain the radiator is to loosen the lower radiator hose (after removing the shroud underneath it).
However, this will only drain the radiator which holds just 50% of your coolant.
The other 50% is inside the engine block so you'll also want to remove the engine block drain plug too. The engine block drain plug on a 2002 MINI is located on the rear face of the cylinder block next to the starter motor.
This is important for when you refill the system as the aluminum block should not hold any more than a 50-50 mixture of water to antifreeze. Any heavier on the antifreeze and you will have problems later.
Pre-mix the water and antifreeze before adding it as opposed to throwing in one gallon of antifreeze and one gallon of water to be sure.
When refilling, turn on the ignition and switch the heater control to maximum hot. Also slacken off the bleed screw on top of the radiator hoses and refill until straight coolant (no bubbles) leaks out.
Is it really important to check the air weekly in my Mini's tires and what is a runflat tire?
Run flat tires should not be repaired, it is not safe. Runflat tires are not designed to allow you to continue normal driving. If your run flat tire goes flat, you need to go immediately to a shop, you usually have less than fifty miles before the tire is completely unusable. There is something called duraseal technology automatically seals the tire so it can continue to be used, this is only available for truck tires right now, the technology is not availbable for passenger tires, but maybe one day.
Can you use regular unleaded gas in the mini cooper?
yes,.......but, you will sacrifice fuel economy to the point that it will actually cost you more. Premium fuel is not "better", it has to do with the burning temp. Basically the engine runs hotter and more efficiently on premium.
How many types of the 'Mini' has there been made?
there has been many different types of the Mini that has been made including the latest model from Mini the all new Mini Country man suv
How wide is the 2012 MINI Cooper?
The 2012 MINI Cooper is 5 ft. 6.3 in. (66.3 in.)12 Months of provided satellite radio service wide.
What ground clearance does the 2003 MINI Cooper have?
The ground clearance of the 2003 MINI Cooper is 0 ft. 4.5 in. (4.5 in.).
Can you put water in your car instead of coolant?
Yes! It works just the same, antifreeze is preferred though especially if you live in a colder climate or in the northern states where it will freeze. if you have water in your cooling system and it freezes your whole engine will basically be frozen solid and you'll have to wait for it to thaw. But it does work. Don't forget that water has a tendency to rust metal, which is why coolant is preferred. They add rust inhibitors to prevent rust from forming.
Have a warning light on the speedometer mini cooper S 2004 second in from the right?
it is your run flat tyre wraning you could hav a puntcher to reset the light there isd abutton under the handbrake
Can spraying water on a hot windshield cause it to crack?
In my experience, yes it can. If the screen is iced up, spraying water that has a large temperature difference can cause rapid expansion in the glass causing it to crack or even shatter. An iced windscreen will be at about 0 degrees. Water from an outside hose will be about 4 degrees. This doesn't sound much but equates to a 400% increase in paratical terms. Better to turn on the motor and demister, allowing the slow increase in temperature clear the screen. This will also allow the engine oil to work around the engine before drive strain is put on it.This also applies when spraying cold water onto a hot windscreen.
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What is the EPA-assessed interior volume of the 2013 Mini Cooper-Clubman?
According to the EPA, the interior volume of the 2013 Mini Cooper-Clubman is 97.0 cu.ft..
What does a warning beep followed by the mpg indicator flashing on a mini cooper mean?
Its a cold temperature indicator, warning the driver that outside temperatures are cold enough to cause freezing. Basically, its just a caution indicator to the driver to be alert for black ice on roadways. Nothing to worry about.
What is the drag coefficient of the 2012 Mini Cooper-Coupe?
The 2012 Mini Cooper-Coupe has a drag coefficient of 0.33 Cd.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the 2014 Mini Cooper-Clubman?
The gross weight of the 2014 Mini Cooper-Clubman is 3549 lbs..
Where is the best place to buy a Mini Cooper?
The Mini Cooper is a small compact car owned by BMW. Therefore, the best place to search for one would be to check out your local BMW dealer if you live near one. Otherwise, websites such as "Auto Trader" have an inventory of new and used Mini Coopers and other cars for sale. As always, it is best to get a CarFax report on any new and especially used car before making a purchase decision.
Should you rotate tires on your MINI Cooper?
According to the 2009 MINI Cooper Clubman manual:
"[...] recommends that you do not swap the front wheels with the rear wheels as this may impair the handling of your MINI."
What brand of car is a mini cooper?
They were originally Morris when they first came into production, they then went to British Leyland as a rover.
They are now part of the BMW team as BMW bought MINI for £10 of rover because of all the problems they had.
Minis were first put on sale in 1959 by BMC, badge engineered under two names as the "Morris Mini Minor" and the "Austin Seven" in 1959. They were designed to be nothing more than a small economical family runaround.
Due to the drive train arrangement (transverse front) and the rubber cone suspention system, they really were state of the art, and would handle like nothing else at the time. That's when a guy called John Cooper came in.
He ran a F1 team (he was the first to put the engine in the back of an F1 car). He realised the motorsport potential of the car, and started the seemingly never ending sporting development of the car.
So, the answer is, the "MINI" bit was a Morris brand, but the "Cooper" bit, was the name of a 1960's formula 1 team.
Not now though.
Sad really.
