Workshop Manuals Factory service & repair Mini
01 Introduction02 General information03 Information04 Engine05 Emission control06 Engine management system - MEMS07 Fuel delivery system08 Cooling system09 Manifold & exhaust systems10 Clutch11 Manual gearbox12 Drive shafts13 Steering14 Suspension15 Brakes16 Restraint systems17 Body18 Heating & ventilation19 Wipers & washers20 Electrical21 Instruments
Mini Mini Workshop Manual (1996-2000)03 · Information
03 · General

Capacities

Make
Mini
Model
Mini Workshop Manual
Year
1996–2000
Section
Capacities, fluids and lubricants › Capacities
InformationCapacities

CAPACITIES

Fuel tank34.0 litres
Engine/gearbox oil refill and filter change4.8 litres
Automatic gearbox5.1 litres
Cooling system refill4.0 litres
Windscreen washer reservoir2.3 litres

FLUIDS

Fuel

Octane rating:UNLEADED fuel - 95 RON minimum

CAUTION: Catalyst equipped vehicles MUST NOT be run on LEADED fuel as damage to the catalyst will result.

Brake/Clutch Fluid

For topping-up Rover recommend the use of AP New Premium Super DOT 4 brake fluid or Castrol Universal DOT 4 brake/clutch fluid.

Anti-freeze solutions

The overall anti-freeze concentration should not fall, by volume below 30% to ensure that the anti-corrosion properties of the coolant are maintained. Anti-freeze concentrations greater than 60% are not recommended as cooling efficiency will be impaired.

Use UNIPART SUPERPLUS 3 ANTI-FREEZE AND SUMMER COOLANT to protect the cooling system.

If this is not available, use an ethylene glycol based anti-freeze, containing no methanol with non-phosphate corrosion inhibitors suitable for use in mixed metal engines to ensure the protection of the cooling system against frost and corrosion.

CAUTION: No other ’universal’ anti-freeze should be used with UNIPART SUPERPLUS 3 ANTI-FREEZE AND SUMMER COOLANT.

The cooling system should be drained, flushed and refilled with the correct amount of anti-freeze solution at three years and every two years thereafter.

After filling with anti-freeze solution, attach a warning label to a prominent position on the vehicle stating the type of anti-freeze contained in the cooling system to ensure that the correct type is used for topping-up.

The recommended quantities of anti-freeze for different degrees of frost protection are:

SolutionAmount of anti-freezeCommences freezingFrozen solid
50%Litres°C°F°C°F
331/3 501.2 1.8- 19 - 36- 2 - 33- 36 - 48- 33 - 53

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