Coolant, Oolant expansion tank – BMW 2004 Mini Convertible Cooper User Manual

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COOLANT

Do not add coolant to the cooling sys-
tem when the engine is hot. Escaping

coolant can cause burns.

Coolant consists of water and a coolant
additive. Not all commercially available
additives are suitable for your MINI. Your
MINI Dealer knows which additives are
suitable and will be glad to advise you.

Only use suitable additives, other-
wise the engine can be damaged. The

additives are hazardous to your health.

Comply with the applicable environ-
mental laws regulating the disposal

of coolant additives.

The illustration shows by way of example
the coolant tank of the MINI COOPER and
the MINI COOPER Convertible.

Checking coolant level

1. The engine must be at ambient temper-

ature

2. MINI COOPER and MINI COOPER Con-

vertible:
Slowly pull the cap of the expansion
tank by the tab until the excess pressure
can escape. Then remove the cap com-
pletely.

MINI COOPER S and MINI COOPER S Con-
vertible:
Loosen the cap of the expansion tank
slightly by turning it counterclockwise
until the excess pressure can escape.
Then remove the cap completely

3. The coolant level is correct if it is

between the MIN and MAX markings on
the transparent expansion tank

4. If necessary, slowly add coolant until the

correct level is reached; do not overfill

5. MINI COOPER and MINI COOPER Con-

vertible:
Press the cap on and press it down
firmly.

MINI COOPER S and MINI COOPER S Con-
vertible:
Turn the cap back on and tighten it
firmly

6. Have the cause of the coolant loss

removed as soon as possible.