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How to Replace and Top Up the Coolant in a Mini Cooper

Model: Mini Mini R53, R50, R52 - Years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
Part: Antifreeze coolant

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Today's brief instructions will show you how to replace and subsequently top up the coolant in a Mini Cooper. First, raise the vehicle and start draining the antifreeze into a container for about ten minutes; then open the bonnet and unscrew the cap of the expansion tank, as shown in the video.

At this point, top up by pouring the appropriate coolant into the radiator until reaching the maximum level mark on the tank, following the video tutorial to the end for completion!


Updated on 21 October 2026 by ScegliAuto


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