Question on Manual Transmission Oil Change

What type and how much transmission fluid would I need for a 2005 Mini Cooper R50 5 Speed, Can I use 75W/80W GL-4 ?

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[Nick at Pelican Parts]

The fluid amounts are listed in the article:

http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/MINI/30-TRANS-Manual_Transmission_Oil_Change/30-TRANS-Manual_Transmission_Oil_Change.htm

Replace the bottom (drain) plug on the transmission, but don’t tighten it too tightly (32-50 Nm or 24-30 ft-lbs). These plugs do not have a tendency to leak (transmission oil is thicker than engine oil). If it does leak later on, you can always tighten it a little more. Now, add transmission oil to the case. The best method of doing this is with a hand operated oil pump. These are available from most auto parts stores and attach to the top of the plastic transmission oil bottle. (See Figure 6 and Figure 7 ) They work very similar to the liquid soap dispensers you find in most bathrooms. Pump the transmission case full of fluid until it just starts to run out the filler hole. R50/R52 MINI Cooper models up to 07/04 use 2 quarts of oil. From 07/04 to 2008, they use 1.5 quarts. The R53 MINI Cooper S uses 1.5 quarts up to 2007. R55/R56R57 MINI Coopers use 1.8 quarts and MINI Cooper S models use 2.0 quarts from 2008 on.

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- Nick