Recommended Engine Oil for MINI Coopers
 The following guide is designed to help you find the right MINI tested, MINI approved OEM Fully Synthetic Motor Oil made for your MINI.

 

  

Recommended for ALL MINIs 

MINI Cooper Engine Oil OEM Full Synthetic 1 Liter Recommended for ALL MINIs.

2002-2006 GEN 1 Models Engine Oil Recommendations (R50, R52, R53)

Fully Synthetic 5W-30 Oil is THE Engine Oil MINI Recommends.
 

2007-2015 GEN2 Models Engine Oil Recommendations (R55 - R61)

Two Motor Oil Recommended Options to consider: Full Synthetic SAE 5W-30 (recommended) or SAE 0W-30 (recommended).

2016 + Models Engine Oil Recommendations (F54

Full Synthetic SAE 0W-20 (recommended) or as an alternative, SAE 0W-30 is recommended

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN 5W-30 and 0W-30 and 0W-20 MOTOR OIL?

It is the viscosity of the oil is that differentiates 0w20 from 5w20 and 5w30 from each other. Every oil viscosity has benefits and drawbacks depending on the temperature, and not all of them are compatible with all engines. Basically:

0W20 = COLD WEATHER PERFORMANCE. Low viscosity. Provides better protection from normal engine wear and tear for its cold-weather performance and

0W30 = EXTREME TEMPERATURES OVER 400 degrees F.  This is an alternative oil used in high performance engines and driving habits.

5W30 = COLD & WARMER TEMPERATURES = thicker composition makes it less fuel-efficient than the other motor oils.

 

"DO YOU HAVE KITS FOR A MINI COOPER OIL CHANGE?"

Of course we do, all featuring recommended Motor Oil form MINI and Recommended Filters too.  Check it out on our MINI Cooper Oil Change Maintenance Kits page!


And Don't Forget....

Engine Oil Bag
Handy storage bag with MINI lettering on front holds a one-quart container of MINI high-performance engine oil.   Keep a quart / liter of oil 'safely' in your MINI just in case you suddenly discover you are low in oil.  Motor oil not included.
Bag also includes:
2 paper funnels  |  2 gloves  |  napkins for wiping the dipstick  |  2 wipe up towels  |  Three Velcro strips on the back easily attach to the inside of the trunk.


And Other Engine Oil Accessories