Adding Engine Oil; Oil Change - Mini Cooper Owner's Manual

MOBILITY
The oil quantity corresponding to the difference
between the two marks on the dipstick is
1 US quart/1 liter.
Do not fill beyond the upper mark on the
dipstick. Excess oil will damage the
engine.<

Adding engine oil

Do not add the maximum quantity of
1 US quart/1 liter of engine oil until the oil level
has dropped to just above the lower mark on the
dipstick, page 137.
Add oil within the next 30 miles/50 km;
otherwise, the engine could be dam-
aged.<
If too much motor oil is added, immedi-
ately have the vehicle checked; otherwise,
damage to the engine may
Keep oils, grease, etc. out of the reach of
children and comply with the warnings on
the containers. Otherwise, health hazards may
result.<
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Oil types for refilling
Notes
Do not use oil additives as this could result
in engine damage.<
When selecting a motor oil, ensure that it
belongs to one of the SAE viscosity classes
0W-40, 0W-30, 5W-40 and 5W-30; otherwise,
malfunctions or damage to the engine may
result.<
The engine oil quality is critical for the life of the
engine.
Some types of oil may not be available in every
country.
Approved oil types
Additional information on approved types of oil
can be found at a dealer.
Gasoline engines
BMW High Performance SAE 5W-30
BMW Longlife-01
BMW Longlife-01 FE
Alternative oil types
If the approved engine oils are not available, up
to 1 US quart/1 liter of another oil with the fol-
lowing specifications may be used:

Oil change

Gasoline engines
API SM or higher specifications
Only dealers are to perform oil changes.