Aftermarket replacement O-Ring for the oil filter cannister cover.  Sold in packages of 3 O-rings..

When using the re-usable stainless oil filter, you should change the o-ring at each oil change.   

Filter NOT included.

Fits the following models:

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

For the MINI factory replacement drain plug gasket, see Mini Cooper Drain Plug Gasket OEM, or the lower cost aftermarket version Mini Cooper Drain Plug Gasket Aftermarket.

Mini Cooper re-usable Oil Filter from K&P Engineering - the most technically advanced oil filter you can buy!

Not only will this filter clean your oil better than paper filter, it has less back pressure for better oil flow!  Save money in the long run by eliminating the need for disposable oil filter, and be environmentally friendly! Filter includes O-ring. Additional O-Rings available separately.

Fits the following models:

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

Tightening torque:

• Oil filter cannister / cover:  25 Nm or 18 lb-ft
• Drain plug:  30Nm or 22 lb-ft. (Drain plug can be 8mm Allen or T-50 Torx.)

For the MINI factory replacement drain plug gasket, see Mini Cooper Drain Plug Gasket OEM.

The K&P Engineering filter element is made from medical grade, type 304 stainless steel micronic filter cloth to provide unmatched protection against oil contamination and resultant engine damage. A one inch square of this material flows an incredible 1.9 gallons of oil per minute at only 1 PSI pump pressure. 

FEATURES:

• Cleanable and Reusable
• Proven Technology
• Superior Filtration
• High Flow Rate
• Easy Filter Element Inspection
• Environmentally Friendly
• Meets / exceeds manufacturers specifications
• MADE IN THE USA!

K&P filters are FAA approved for certified aircraft use and this filter uses the same technology used in military aricrafts and aerospace industry, in addition to Nascar and Formula One.   Now you can use the same technology in your MINI!

• Consistent filtering across entire filter surface
• Superior ASTMF316 filtration performance
• 7 times the flow of comparable paper oil filters
• No more cutting apart messy paper filters for trapped debris inspection
• Proven in Motorsports, Military and Aerospace applications for years
• No more oily paper filters to the landfills 

CLEANING 

We recommend the K&P Micronic Stainless Steel Oil Filter be cleaned frequently when first purchased or when engine work has been performed. This will give you a feel for how much debris is being filtered out of your machines oil and help you decide how often you want to clean the filter for your application. At minimum, clean the filter with every oil change. Remember, oil is the lifeblood of your machine, keep it clean!

Since the debris will be caught on the outside of the filter element (the flow goes from the outside to the inside) try to flush the cleaning solution from the inside out (aerosol brake cleaner works well). Then wash the debris off the outisde of the filter element (spray the cleaner in a lengthwise angle). For stubborn debris, you can use a soft bristle brush to help dislodge particles from the surface of the screen. If you have compressed air available, blow air through the filter starting from the inside out, and then at an angle on the outside of the screen to further remove any remaining particles or cleaning agent from the screen. If you don’t have compressed air and have used soap and water, let the element air dry or use aerosol brake cleaner (or something similar) to displace the water.

See this video on cleaning the filter: