MINI recommends that you check your engine oil
level whenever you add fuel to your vehicle. For
information on checking your engine oil level,
refer to your vehicle’s Owner’s Manual.
If you need to add oil between oil changes and
MINI High Performance Synthetic Oil is
unavailable, for the purpose of topping up the
engine oil level only, MINI recommends use of
one of the below-listed synthetic oils that meet
MINI USA, a Division of BMW of North America,
LLC’s Long-life rating LL-01:
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Castrol Syntec European Formula SAE 0W-30
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Mobil 1 SAE 0W-40
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Pennzoil Platinum European Formula Ultra
SAE 5W-30
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Valvoline SynPower SAE 5W-30
The choice of the right SAE grade is based on
the climatic conditions in the region in which you
normally drive your MINI. To best determine
which SAE grade is best suited for your vehicle,
contact an authorized MINI dealer.
If you are unable to obtain MINI High
Performance Synthetic Oil or a recommended
synthetic oil from the list above, for the purpose
of topping up the engine oil level only, use only a
synthetic oil with an API rating of SM or higher.
The following maintenance services:
– Brake Fluid Service;
– Intake Air Cleaner Service;
– Oxygen Sensor Service;
– Spark Plug Service;
– Ventilation Microfilter Service,
must be performed when required as indicated
by the following as applicable:
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The specified CBS engine oil service counter
interval
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The time interval (the first occurrence based
on the vehicle’s production date)
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The stated mileage for a “non-connected”
maintenance service
Refer to pages 6 - 7 for additional information.
Additionally,
– The engine coolant has a long-term rating and
does not need to be changed except for system
repairs.
For your convenience, you may also wish to have
your authorized MINI dealer perform any
necessary operations to fulfill any state
inspection requirements in your area concurrent
with the maintenance services specified above
during other repairs.
Should you request more
frequent maintenance service, the cost of
these services will not be covered by the MINI
Maintenance Program.
MINI has applied the most modern technological
advances not only to the design and production
of your vehicle, but also to computing of the
optimum maintenance interval for your type of
operations and driving style. Your authorized
MINI dealer has made a substantial investment in
unique MINI special service tools to enable its
MINI factory trained service technicians to
perform quality repairs on your MINI in minimal
time to help maximize your satisfaction with your
MINI, its longevity, and resale value.
Quality Certification I
For a detailed list of items inspected, refer to the
Quality Certification I form provided to the Owner
at time of delivery. A copy of the form is on file at
the selling authorized MINI dealer.
Fuel Quality – Gasoline
Only use fuels advertised to have adequate
detergency and low alcohol (such as ethanol)
content. Please refer to your Owner’s Manual for
important information on the fuel recommended
for use in your vehicle. Use of fuels with
insufficient detergent and/or excess alcohol can
cause driveability problems that necessitate
cleaning intake valves and fuel injection valves,
and, when applicable, adjusting the engine idle.
We suggest having this work performed by your
authorized MINI dealer, perhaps while regular
maintenance is performed. Your authorized MINI
dealer can also recommend a gasoline additive
that will provide sufficient detergency. This
recommended unscheduled maintenance which
may be necessitated by use of inappropriate
fuels is not required in order to maintain the
emission warranty. It also is not covered by your
vehicle’s warranty because no defect in material
or workmanship or component failure is involved.
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