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How much oil does an r50 take?
You will need an oil filter kit, (See Figure 1) a 13mm socket, a 36mm socket, a new drain plug, a roll of paper towels, a very large oil pan or bucket, and 5 quarts of oil.
What kind of oil change does a MINI Cooper need?
MINI Cooper Oil Change Frequency It is recommended that you have a MINI Cooper engine oil change every 4,000 to 6,000 miles. Your MINI vehicle requires BMW Genuine Oil with a viscosity grade of SAE 0W-30, which a certified MINI service center will always have on hand.
How much oil does a MINI Cooper need for an oil change?
| Engine Oil Change | |
|---|---|
| Engine Oil Capacity | 4.5 liters/4.7 quarts (Mk I Cooper) |
| 4.8 liters/5.0 quarts (Mk I Cooper S 2005 and onward) | |
| 4.2 liters/4.4 quarts (Mk II models) | |
| Oil Drain Plug Torque | 30 Nm/22 ft-lbs |
How much oil does a 1.6 mini take?
4.4 quartsAfter
Capacity: With filter 4.4 quartsAfter refill check oil level.
Do MINI Coopers need synthetic oil?
Please note that all Mini Cooper S models, Turbo and Supercharged engines, require full synthetic oils.
What kind of oil does a 2004 MINI Cooper 1.6 petrol take?
Engine Oil: Syner-Z 5W-30.
How much oil does a 2004 MINI Cooper take?
5.1 quarts
Engine Oil Capacity: With filter 5.1 quarts. After refill check oil level.
What oil goes in a 1.6 petrol mini?
How to change the oil in a Mini Cooper R55?
On the later MINI cars, (R55/R56/R57), the oil change procedure is a little bit different. The oil drain plug is located on the bottom of the oil pan and uses a hex plug instead of a drain bolt on the side of the engine block (See Figure 11). Use a 8mm hex socket to loosen and remove the oil drain plug (See Figure 12).
How much oil does a Mini Cooper take?
You might not find the exact amount of oil needed for your Mini Cooper engine in the vehicle’s owner’s manual; thus, you can monitor the dipstick and see how much is needed. Usually, the oil needed is around 4 quarts. Your change oil check light is not one of those that goes away after you change your oil.
What happens when a Mini Cooper runs low on oil?
Over time of use, the engine’s oil gets contaminated, and the engine’s filter gets clogged. If your Mini Cooper’s engine is running on low oil, the engine’s moving parts can wear out against each other, resulting in a lot of heat due to friction.
What type of oil filter does the Mini Cooper use?
The filter used on the MINI Cooper and Cooper S is a cartridge-style filter mounted inside a canister on the back of the engine. The oil filter kit shown here includes the filter and also a new O-ring for the filter housing cover.