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  1. Nathan

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    #2 Nathan, Apr 11, 2013
    Sounds like sometig we should create for the Library.

    Anyway, MINI/BMW uses ATE as their supplier for Brake Fluid. ATE SL.6 is the factory stuff. It is a DOT 4 type fluid.

    A step up is ATE 200 or ATE Super Blue. The Super Blue is the same as the 200 but is blue.

    You do not want a DOT 3 fluid, that was used a long time ago. DOT 4 is the spec on all cars built since 1990.
     
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    #4 Metalman, Apr 11, 2013
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    #3 Minidave, Apr 11, 2013
    Do you have the owner's manual?

    All that should be in there.....

    I have a Bentley manual, I'll check it later today when I get home from work.
     
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    #5 Tummi_Gummi, Apr 11, 2013
    Nope. bought it used and it didnt have one, actually it wasn't even running and was missing several interior and exterior pieces along with intake/intercooler stuff. I had to reassemble the car.
     
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    #6 Metalman, Apr 11, 2013
    Go to the top of the forum banner.... Punch the "Library" button... Copies of the manual can be found there... Owners Manuals - MINI Cooper 2002-2013 - Library

    And you don't even need a library card.... It's the honor system...:D
     
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    #7 Nathan, Apr 11, 2013
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    #8 Metalman, Apr 11, 2013
    ^^^ Trying to raise your post count???
     
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    #9 ScottinBend, Apr 11, 2013
    Nah.....Nate is just trying to keep up with you.