Fuel specifications – Mini 2012 Coupe Roadster Convertible User Manual

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Refueling

MOBILITY

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Pull on the green knob with the fuel pump
symbol. The fuel filler flap is released.

Observe the following when refueling

Take all precautionary measures and
observe all applicable regulations when

handling fuel; otherwise, there is a danger of
personal injury and property damage.

Do not overfill the fuel tank; otherwise,
overflowing fuel can cause damage to the

environment and the vehicle.

When refueling, insert the filler nozzle com-
pletely into the filler pipe. Avoid lifting the filler
nozzle while filling the tank, as that would lead
to

Premature pump shutoff

Reduced efficiency of the fuel-vapor
recovery system.

The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle clicks
off the first time.

Fuel tank capacity

If the range displayed is less than
30 miles/50 km, be sure to refuel; other-

wise, engine functions are not guaranteed and
damage could occur.

Approx. 13.2 US gal/50 liters, including the
reserve capacity of 2.1 US gal/8 liters.

Fuel specifications

Gasoline

For optimum fuel efficiency, the gasoline should
be free of sulfur or as low in sulfur as possible.
Fuels that are labeled at the pump as containing
metal may not be used.

Do not fill the tank with leaded gasoline or
gasoline that contains metal additives,

such as manganese or iron; otherwise, long term
damage to the catalytic converter or other
components may result.

Fuels with a maximum ethanol content of up to
10

%, that is, E10, can be used.

The ethanol should meet the following quality
standards:
US: ASTM 4806-xx
CAN: CGSB-3.511-xx
xx: Always observe currently valid standards.

Do not fill the tank with E85, i.e. fuel con-
taining 85

% ethanol, nor with FlexFuel.

Otherwise, the engine and fuel supply system
will be damaged.

The engine is knocking regulated. Therefore,
different grades of gasoline can be used for
refueling.

Recommended gasoline grades

The manufacturer of your MINI recommends:

AKI 91.

John Cooper Works AKI 93.