MINI Cooper Service & Maintenance Schedule for Gen2 Minis

MINI Cooper Service and Maintenance Schedule for Gen2 MINI

Intended as a 'guide' to keep your Mini properly maintained.  Proper maintenance will minimize the chance of 'car problems' down the road, and greatly reduce the chance of expensive repairs resulting from a neglected MINI.  Document your service records as this will make your MINI more attractive to the potential next owner.

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This article applies to the following Gen2 MINI Cooper and Cooper S  models:

2007-2013 R56 Hardtop MINI Cooper
2008-2014 R55 Clubman MINI Cooper
2009-2015 R57 Convertible MINI Cooper
2012-2015 R58 Coupe MINI Cooper
2012-2015 R59 Roadster MINI Cooper
2011-2016 R60 Countryman MINI Cooper
2013-2016 R61 Paceman MINI Cooper

Do you Understand R-types and F-types model designations?

For maintenance on the 2002-2006 1st generation MINI:
Mini Cooper Service & Maintenance Schedule for Gen1 Minis

For maintenance the 2014+ 3rd generation MINI:
Mini Cooper Service & Maintenance Schedule for Gen3 Minis

For a guide to performance parts:
Mini Cooper Performance Parts - An Upgrade Guide for your Mini


Always refer to YOUR Mini Owners Manual for factory recommendations for YOUR Mini.

Mini's onboard computer will prompt you with some of the maintenance needs using the Condition Based Service (CBS).  Sensors and special algorithms take into account the driving conditions of your MINI.  Based on this, the Condition Based Service recognizes the maintenance requirements. The system makes it possible to adapt the amount of maintenance corresponding to your user profile.

The MINI's remote control key fob records all of your MINI's service data.  Information on the required maintenance is continuously stored in the remote control.  The dealer's service center can read this data out and suggest an optimized maintenance scope for your Mini.  Disconnecting the battery for extended periods will disrupt this record.

• Change the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
• • 
    Oil Filter OEM |Gen2 MINI Cooper
    G2NME1050
    List: $19.95

    Sale Price $16.96
  • 
    MINI RECOMMENDED Engine Oil Full Synthetic 1 Liter
    NME7254-P
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• Check and Adjust tire pressures if necessary
• • 
    Tire Pressure Gauge MINI Digital for All Minis
    NMA7660
    No Longer Available
• Check Parking Brake operation
• Top off Washer Fluid
• Check Cabin Filter
• • 
    MINI Cooper & S Cabin Air Filter OEM
    G2NMI6000-P
    Sale Price $0.00
• -  Replace every other oil change (normal driving)
• -  Replace once every two years (low-mileage driving)

• Replace Front Brake Pads and Brake Rotors
• • 
    Mini Cooper Brake Pads Oem Gen2
    G2NMB2010-P
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  • 
    Mini Cooper Brake Rotor OEM Gen2
    G2NMB3000-P
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• Replace Rear Brake Pads and Brake Rotors
• • 
    Mini Cooper Brake Pads Oem Gen2
    G2NMB2010-P
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  • 
    Mini Cooper Brake Rotor OEM Gen2
    G2NMB3000-P
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• Replace Brake Fluid (every two years)
• • 
    Brake Fluid Pentosin DOT4 LV | 1 Liter | For All Classic Minis and New Minis
    NMB1065
    List: $28.26

    Sale Price $24.02

• Horn, headlight flasher, hazard warning flasher
• Instrument cluster and control lighting, blower
• Lighting system (dome lights, glove compartment light, flashlight, trunk or cargo compartment lights, turn signals, hazard warning flasher, back-up lights, brake lights, license plate lights)
• Seat belts
• Wipers and washers
• Body, check for corrosion
• Tires, check tread depth, wear pattern, condition, inflation pressure - correct if necessary
• Run-flat indicator
• Battery, check state of charge
• Airbags, check for torn covers, damage or attached stickers
• Mirrors
• Engine coolant, check level and concentration
• Engine accessory belt, inspect
• Windshield washer, intensive cleaning system, check protection level, fluid level, top of if necessary
• Brake system connections and lines, check for leaks, damage and correct positioning
• Underbody (transmission, rear axle, fuel lines, exhaust system) check for damage, leaks and corrosion
• Steering components, check for clearance, damage and wear
• Convertible:  Lower and raise convertible top to test. Actuate rollover protection using scan tool to test
• Road test, check for performance, braking, steering, suspension, noises

• The battery in the TPMS sensors inside the wheels typically lasts 5-7 years. Once the battery wears down, the entire TPMS sensor must be replaced.  We recommend you replace all 4 at the same time.
• Driving a turbocharged car (for MINI Cooper S owners) - After a long or hard drive, drive 'easy' just before you reach your destination. This will help to reduce the engine and oil temperatures to lower operating levels. Make a habit to let the engine idle for a couple minutes before shutting off. This will help cool the turbo preventing oil coking in the journals and bearings. Yes, the MINI has an auxiliary water pump that runs after shutdown to help cool the turbo, BUT - the oil isn't circulating - it just sits there waiting for the turbo to cool. This is why we recommend you idle before shutdown - let the oil circulate as the temperature comes down.
• We also recommend more frequent oil changes for the turbocharged Cooper S models.  Anecdotal evidence suggests Turbos with more frequent oil changes have fewer issues. We suggest 5000 mile oil change interval or less. Make sure you use FULL SYNTHETIC motor oil with the ACEA (Association des Constructeurs Europeens d'Automobiles) A3/B3 specification.  See MINI Cooper Engine Oil.