Mini 2012 Coupe Roadster Convertible User Manual

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Engine compartment

MOBILITY

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Carefully push the dipstick all the way into
the guide tube and pull it out again.
The oil level should be between the two
marks on the dipstick.

The oil quantity corresponding to the difference
between the two marks on the dipstick is
1 US quart/1 liter.

Do not fill beyond the upper mark on the
dipstick. Excess oil will damage the

engine.

Adding engine oil

Do not add the maximum quantity of
1 US quart/1 liter of engine oil until the oil level
has dropped to just above the lower mark on the
dipstick, page

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Add oil within the next 30 miles/50 km;
otherwise, the engine could be

damaged.

If too much motor oil is added, immedi-
ately have the vehicle checked; otherwise,

damage to the engine may result.

Keep oils, grease, etc. out of the reach of
children and comply with the warnings on

the containers. Otherwise, health hazards may
result.

Oil types for refilling

Notes

Do not use oil additives as this could result
in engine damage.

When selecting a motor oil, ensure that it
belongs to one of the SAE viscosity classes

0W-40, 0W-30, 5W-40 and 5W-30; otherwise,
malfunctions or damage to the engine may
result.

The engine oil quality is critical for the life of the
engine.
Some types of oil may not be available in every
country.

Approved oil types

Additional information on approved types of oil
can be found at a MINI dealer.

Alternative oil types

If the approved engine oils are not available,
up to 1 US quart/1 liter of another oil with the
following specifications may be used:

Oil change

Only MINI dealers are to perform oil changes.

Gasoline engines

BMW High Performance SAE 5W-30

BMW Longlife-01

BMW Longlife-01 FE

Gasoline engines

API SM or higher specifications