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WASHER FLUID ENGINE OIL

Headlamp* and windshield washer

systems

The capacity of the headlamp washer sys-

tem is approx. 2.6 quarts / 2.5 liters, that of

the windshield washer system approx.

2.1 quarts / 2.0 liters.

Fill with water and – if required – with anti-

freeze, according to manufacturer's recom-

mendations.

We recommend that you mix the

washer fluid before adding it to the

reservoir.

Antifreeze agent for the washer sys-

tems is flammable. Always keep it

well away from sparks and open flames,

and store it in tightly closed containers well

out of the reach of children. Always observe

the instructions for use provided on the

container.

The illustration shows as an example the

dipstick of the MINI COOPER.

Measuring the oil level

1. Park the vehicle on a level surface

2. Switch the engine off after it has

reached normal operating temperature

3. Pull the dipstick out after approx.

5 minutes and wipe it off with a lint-free

cloth, paper towel, or similar material

4. Carefully push the dipstick all the way

into the guide tube and pull it out again.

The oil level must be between the two

marks on the dipstick.

As with fuel economy, oil consumption is

directly influenced by your driving style and

vehicle operating conditions.

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ENGINE OIL

The oil volume between the two notches –

MIN, MAX – on the dipstick corresponds to

approx. 1.1 quarts / 1 liter. Do not fill

beyond the upper notch on the dipstick.

Excess oil will damage the engine.

Adding engine oil

Only top up oil when the oil level has

dropped to just above the lower

notch of the dipstick. However, never allow

the level to drop below the lower notch.

MINI engines are designed to operate

without oil additives; the use of addi-

tives could lead to damage in some cases.

That is also valid for the Continuously Vari-

able automatic Transmission (CVT), the

gear box and the power assisted steering.

The manufacturer of your MINI recom-

mends that you have the oil changed at

your MINI Dealer.

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.

Comply with the applicable environ-

mental laws regulating the disposal

of used oil.<

Specified 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 of your MINI

approves only certain grades of engine oil.

Use only approved MINI High Performance

Synthetic Oil.

If you are unable to obtain MINI High Per-

formance Synthetic Oil, you can add small

amounts of synthetic oil in between oil

changes. Only use oils with the API SH spec-

ification or higher.

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Ask your authorized MINI Dealer for

details concerning the specific MINI

High Performance Synthetic Oil or syn-

thetic oils which have been approved.

Viscosities

Viscosity is the oilflow rating as established

in SAE classes.

The choice of the proper SAE class depends

on the climatic conditions in the area

where your MINI is used.

Approved oils are in SAE classes

5W-40 and 5W-30.

These oils can be used at all ambient tem-

peratures.

Do not add coolant to the cooling sys-

tem when the engine is hot. Escaping

coolant can cause burns.

Antifreeze and anti-corrosion agents are

hazardous to health. Always store these

agents in tightly-closed original containers

kept well away from the reach of children.

Antifreeze and anti-corrosion agents are

flammable. Therefore, do not spill them

over hot engine parts; otherwise they may

ignite and cause burns. Always observe the

instructions for use provided on the con-

tainers.

Comply with the applicable environ-

mental laws regulating the disposal

of antifreeze and anti-corrosion agents.<

The illustration shows as an example the

coolant tank on the MINI COOPER.

Checking coolant level

Correct coolant level with cold engine –

approx. 68 7 / 20 6:

Up to the MAX mark of the transparent

expansion tank.

Only open the cap of the expansion

tank when the engine has cooled

down. The needle on the coolant tempera-

ture gauge in the instrument cluster must

be no higher than in the first quarter, oth-

erwise there is a danger of scalding.

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