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ENGINE OIL

Adding engine oil

Only top up oil when the oil level has
dropped to just above the lower

notch of the dipstick. However, never allow
the level to drop below the lower notch.

MINI engines are designed to operate
without oil additives; the use of addi-

tives could lead to damage in some cases.
Continuous exposure to used oil has
caused cancer in laboratory testing.
For this reason, any skin areas that come
into contact with oil should be thoroughly
washed with soap and water.
Always store oil, grease, etc., out of reach of
children. Comply with all warning labels
and information on lubricant containers.

Comply with the applicable environ-
mental laws regulating the disposal

of used oil.

Specified engine oils

The quality of the engine oil selected has
critical significance for the operation and
service life of an engine. Based on exten-
sive testing, the manufacturer of your MINI
approves only certain grades of engine oil.

Use only approved MINI High Performance
Synthetic Oil.

If you are unable to obtain MINI High Per-
formance Synthetic Oil, you can add small
amounts of synthetic oil in between oil
changes. Only use oils with the API SH spec-
ification or higher.

Ask your authorized MINI Dealer for
details concerning the specific MINI

High Performance Synthetic Oil or syn-
thetic oils which have been approved.

Viscosities

Viscosity is the oilflow rating as established
in SAE classes.

The choice of the proper SAE class depends
on the climatic conditions in the area
where your MINI is used.

Approved oils are in SAE classes
5W-40 and 5W-30.

These oils can be used at all ambient tem-
peratures.