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Mini Convertible

Maintenance specs for 6 variants of the Mini Convertible — from 2005 to 2026.

20052008 Mini Convertible

1.6L I4 (W10B16) · FWD

115 hp / 110 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-30
Capacity4.2 qt
Filter11427512300

Transmission

Type5-Speed Manual
FluidMTF-LT-2
Drain & fill1.9 qt
Full capacity1.9 qt

Coolant

TypeBMW/Mini Blue coolant (silicate-free OAT)
Capacity5.3 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4
Shop DOT 4

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidPentosin CHF 11S
Capacity16 oz

Fuel

Tank13.2 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

Size175/65R15
Pressure (front)32 PSI
Pressure (rear)32 PSI
Shop 175/65R15 tires

Battery

Group size47
CCA340 A
Shop group 47 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.028 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver22"
Passenger17"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service50,000 mi
Coolant flush100,000 mi
Brake fluid24,000 mi
Spark plugs60,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter20,000 mi

20052008 Mini Convertible

1.6L I4 Supercharged (S) (W11B16) · FWD

163 hp / 155 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-30
Capacity4.2 qt
Filter11427512300

Transmission

Type6-Speed Manual
FluidMTF-LT-2
Drain & fill2.1 qt
Full capacity2.1 qt

Coolant

TypeBMW/Mini Blue coolant (silicate-free OAT)
Capacity5.5 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4
Shop DOT 4

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidPentosin CHF 11S
Capacity16 oz

Fuel

Tank13.2 gal
TypePremium 91

Tires

Size195/55R16
Pressure (front)33 PSI
Pressure (rear)33 PSI
Shop 195/55R16 tires

Battery

Group size47
CCA340 A
Shop group 47 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.028 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver22"
Passenger17"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service50,000 mi
Coolant flush100,000 mi
Brake fluid24,000 mi
Spark plugs60,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter20,000 mi

20092015 Mini Convertible

1.6L I4 (N12B16) · FWD

120 hp / 114 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-30
Capacity4.2 qt
Filter11427646554

Transmission

Type6-Speed Manual
FluidMTF-LT-2
Drain & fill1.9 qt
Full capacity1.9 qt

Coolant

TypeBMW/Mini Blue coolant (silicate-free OAT)
Capacity5.3 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4
Shop DOT 4

Power Steering

TypeElectric (no fluid)

Fuel

Tank13.2 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

Size175/65R15
Pressure (front)32 PSI
Pressure (rear)32 PSI
Shop 175/65R15 tires

Battery

Group size47
CCA340 A
Shop group 47 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.028 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver22"
Passenger17"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service50,000 mi
Coolant flush100,000 mi
Brake fluid24,000 mi
Spark plugs60,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter20,000 mi

20092015 Mini Convertible

1.6L I4 Turbocharged (S/JCW) (N18B16) · FWD

181 hp / 192 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-30
Capacity4.7 qt
Filter11427622446

Transmission

Type6-Speed Manual
FluidMTF-LT-2
Drain & fill2.1 qt
Full capacity2.1 qt

Coolant

TypeBMW/Mini Blue coolant (silicate-free OAT)
Capacity5.5 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4
Shop DOT 4

Power Steering

TypeElectric (no fluid)

Fuel

Tank13.2 gal
TypePremium 91

Tires

Size195/55R16
Pressure (front)33 PSI
Pressure (rear)33 PSI
Shop 195/55R16 tires

Battery

Group size47
CCA340 A
Shop group 47 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.028 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver22"
Passenger17"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service50,000 mi
Coolant flush100,000 mi
Brake fluid24,000 mi
Spark plugs60,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter20,000 mi

20162026 Mini Convertible

1.5L I3 Turbocharged (B38A15) · FWD

134 hp / 162 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-30
Capacity4.2 qt
Filter11428575211

Transmission

Type6-Speed Manual
FluidMTF-LT-4
Drain & fill1.9 qt
Full capacity1.9 qt

Coolant

TypeBMW/Mini Blue coolant (silicate-free OAT)
Capacity5.1 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4
Shop DOT 4

Power Steering

TypeElectric (no fluid)

Fuel

Tank11.6 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

Size195/55R16
Pressure (front)33 PSI
Pressure (rear)33 PSI
Shop 195/55R16 tires

Battery

Group size49
CCA340 A
Shop group 49 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.028 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver24"
Passenger19"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change10,000 mi
Trans service60,000 mi
Coolant flush100,000 mi
Brake fluid24,000 mi
Spark plugs60,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter20,000 mi

20162026 Mini Convertible

2.0L I4 Turbocharged (S/JCW) (B48A20) · FWD

189 hp / 207 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-30
Capacity5.1 qt
Filter11428575211

Transmission

Type7-Speed DCT (Automatic)
FluidMini DCT Fluid (BMW 83 22 2 147 477)
Drain & fill1.6 qt
Full capacity3.4 qt

Coolant

TypeBMW/Mini Blue coolant (silicate-free OAT)
Capacity6.3 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4
Shop DOT 4

Power Steering

TypeElectric (no fluid)

Fuel

Tank11.6 gal
TypePremium 91

Tires

Size205/45R17
Pressure (front)35 PSI
Pressure (rear)35 PSI
Shop 205/45R17 tires

Battery

Group size49
CCA400 A
Shop group 49 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.028 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver24"
Passenger19"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change10,000 mi
Trans service60,000 mi
Coolant flush100,000 mi
Brake fluid24,000 mi
Spark plugs60,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter20,000 mi