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2012 MINI Cooper Oil Capacity Information

BMW / Prince / N12 / N12B16
Displacement - 1.6L I-4
Power - 118 hp
Torque - 118 lb/ft
Oil Capacity - 4.4 quarts
Oil Viscosity - 5W-30
Oil Drain Plug Torque - 18 lb/ft
Coolant Capacity - 5.5 quarts
BMW / Prince / N14 / N14B16 Turbocharged
Displacement - 1.6L I-4
Power - 177 hp
Torque - 148 lb/ft
Oil Capacity - 4.4 quarts
Oil Viscosity - 5W-30
Oil Drain Plug Torque - 18 lb/ft
Coolant Capacity - 5.5 quarts

Motor Oil - See more

- ADVANCED PROTECTION IN EUROPEAN VEHICLES agains the four main causes of engine breakdown: wear friction heat and deposits

- EXTRA WEAR PROTECTION vs. industry and OEM standards with advanced anti-wear additives

- SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE FOR EUROPEAN gasoline and diesel engines

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- Guarantees maximum performance

- Saves fuel

- Reduces friction

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- suitable for Opel vehicles

- High-tech low-viscosity motor oil based on synthetic technology

- Fastest cold-start oiling during starting

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Oil filters - See more

- HIGH FLOW RATES: Designed to provide exceptional flow rates and a consistent flow of oil to your engine

- VERSATILE COMPATIBILITY: Designed to operate with all synthetic, conventional, and blended motor oils

- PROTECT YOUR ENGINE: Pleated synthetic-blend filtration media removes most harmful contaminants

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- PREMIUM PROTECTION – Synthetic blend resin media is engineered to deliver up to 10,000 miles of filter life with synthetic oil, as well as conventional oil.

- ULTRA EFFICIENT FILTER MEDIA – EX Series captures particles as small as 25 microns and offers 99% multi-pass efficiency over the life of the filter.

- STOP & GO PROTECTION – Premium Guard Extended Life filters offer advanced protection with high retention power to help protect the engine from oil starvation during start-ups.

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- Proven protection for up to 10,000 miles

- Engineered for use with conventional or synthetic motor oil

- A special blend of fibers and resin creates a proprietary filter media that captures 95% of dirt particles that can cause harmful engine wear

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Changing oil is an important maintenance task for any MINI Cooper vehicle. Oil lubricates and cools the engine, increasing performance and extending its life. The 2012 MINI Cooper oil capacity depends on the specific engine.

However, finding the right oil capacity is only one step of the process. Also pay attention to the recommended oil viscosity and type for your 2012 MINI Cooper as well as the torque required for the oil drain plug.

Browse the charts to determine how much oil your 2012 MINI Cooper takes and check other oil related specifications.