Mini Cooper 2002, Owner'S Manual

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ENGINE OIL
Adding engine oil
Only top up oil when the oil level has
dropped to just above the lower notch of
the dipstick, but before it goes below this
mark.
MINI engines are designed to operate
without oil additives; the use of addi-
tives could lead to damage in some cases.
This also applies to the CVT, the manual
transmission, and the differential.
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The manufacturer recommends that you
have the oil changed only at your MINI
center.
Continuous exposure to used oil has
caused cancer in laboratory testing.
For this reason, any skin areas that come
into contact with oil should be thoroughly
washed with soap and water.
Always store oil, grease, etc., out of reach of
children. Comply with all warning labels
and information on lubricant containers.
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Comply with the applicable environ-
mental laws regulating the disposal
of used oil.
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Approved engine oils
The quality of the engine oil selected has
critical significance for the operation and
service life of an engine. Based on extensive
testing, the manufacturer approves only
certain grades of engine oil.
You can find out from your MINI
center which individual oils have
been approved by the manufacturer.
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Alternative oil specifications
If you are unable to obtain one of these oils,
you may use small volumes of other oils
between oil changes in exceptional cases.
One of the following oil specifications must
be on the oil package:
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Preferred: BMW Longlife-01
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Alternative: BMW Longlife-98,
BMW Longlife or ACEA A3.
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