The naturally aspirated second-generation hardtop Cooper. Shares its chassis, climate system and most of its electrical architecture with the Cooper S.
2010 MINI Cooper (R56)
A 2010 MINI Cooper read lambda 0.923 against a commanded 1.000 after an upstream oxygen sensor replacement. How to correlate the mixture PIDs before buying another part.
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Coolant pooling on the transmission of a 2011 MINI Cooper traced to a deteriorated rear coolant crossover pipe at the water pump. Pipe and thermostat replaced.
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Why replacing a 2011 MINI Cooper oil filter housing gasket is an eight-hour job - bumper off, a verified clean sealing surface, and a vacuum-filled cooling system.
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A 2010 MINI Cooper R56 A/C was reportedly cooling more slowly each week. Gauge testing at 85F showed normal pressures, so no third compressor was sold.
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