Fuel specifications – Mini 2011 Cooper Convertible User Manual

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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.

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 recov-
ery 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 gallons/50 liters, including the
reserve capacity of 2.1 US gallons/8 liters.

Fuel specifications

Do not use leaded gasoline; otherwise,
permanent damage to the catalytic con-

verter will result.
Do not fill the tank with E85, i.e. fuel containing
85

% ethanol, nor with FlexFuel. Otherwise, the

engine and fuel supply system will be dam-
aged.

Required fuel

Super Premium gasoline/AKI 91

This gasoline is highly recommended.
However, you may also use gasoline with less
AKI. The minimum AKI Rating is:

Cooper S, John Cooper Works: 89

Cooper: 87

If you use gasoline with this minimum AKI Rat-
ing, the engine may produce knocking sounds
when starting at high outside temperatures. This
has no effect on the engine life.

Do not use any gasoline below the speci-
fied minimum fuel grade. Otherwise, the

engine could be damaged.

Use high-quality brands

Field experience has indicated significant differ-
ences in fuel quality: volatility, composition,
additives, etc., among gasolines offered for sale
in the United States and Canada. Fuels contain-
ing up to and including 10% ethanol or other
oxygenates with up to 2.8% oxygen by weight,
that is, 15% MTBE or 3% methanol plus an
equivalent amount of cosolvent, will not void
the applicable warranties with respect to defects
in materials or workmanship.

The use of poor-quality fuels may result in
drivability, starting and stalling problems

especially under certain environmental condi-
tions such as high ambient temperature and
high altitude.
Should you encounter drivability problems
which you suspect could be related to the fuel
you are using, we recommend that you respond
by switching to a recognized high-quality brand
such as gasoline that is advertised as Top Tier
Detergent Gasoline.
Failure to comply with these recommendations
may also result in unscheduled maintenance.