2008 Mini Cooper Oil Type & Capacity
The 2008 Mini Cooper oil type depends on the engine: the Base, 2D Convertible, Automatic CVT takes 5W-30 (4.76 quarts with filter); the Base, 2D Convertible, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.76 quarts with filter); the Base, 2D Hatchback, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.4 quarts with filter); the Base, 2D Hatchback, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.4 quarts with filter); the Clubman, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.4 quarts with filter); the Clubman, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.4 quarts with filter); the S Clubman, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.4 quarts with filter); the S Clubman, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.4 quarts with filter); the S, 2D Convertible, Automatic takes 5W-30 (5.07 quarts with filter); the S, 2D Convertible, Standard takes 5W-30 (5.07 quarts with filter); the S, 2D Hatchback, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.4 quarts with filter); the S, 2D Hatchback, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.4 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- Base, 2D Convertible, Automatic CVT: 5W-30, 4.76 quarts with filter
- Base, 2D Convertible, Standard: 5W-30, 4.76 quarts with filter
- Base, 2D Hatchback, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.4 quarts with filter
- Base, 2D Hatchback, Standard: 5W-30, 4.4 quarts with filter
- Clubman, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.4 quarts with filter
- Clubman, Standard: 5W-30, 4.4 quarts with filter
- S Clubman, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.4 quarts with filter
- S Clubman, Standard: 5W-30, 4.4 quarts with filter
- S, 2D Convertible, Automatic: 5W-30, 5.07 quarts with filter
- S, 2D Convertible, Standard: 5W-30, 5.07 quarts with filter
- S, 2D Hatchback, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.4 quarts with filter
- S, 2D Hatchback, Standard: 5W-30, 4.4 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base, 2D Convertible, Automatic CVT — Eng CD W10 | MINI recommends Synthetic Oil SAE 5W-30 | 4.76 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 2D Convertible, Standard — Eng CD W10 | MINI recommends Synthetic Oil SAE 5W-30 | 4.76 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 2D Hatchback, Automatic — Eng CD N12 | MINI recommends Synthetic Oil SAE 5W-30 | 4.40 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 2D Hatchback, Standard — Eng CD N12 | MINI recommends Synthetic Oil SAE 5W-30 | 4.40 QTS. | — | — |
| Clubman, Automatic — Eng CD N12 | MINI recommends Synthetic Oil SAE 5W-30 | 4.40 QTS. | — | — |
| Clubman, Standard — Eng CD N12 | MINI recommends Synthetic Oil SAE 5W-30 | 4.40 QTS. | — | — |
| S Clubman, Automatic — Eng CD N14 | MINI recommends Synthetic Oil SAE 5W-30 | 4.40 QTS. | — | — |
| S Clubman, Standard — Eng CD N14 | MINI recommends Synthetic Oil SAE 5W-30 | 4.40 QTS. | — | — |
| S, 2D Convertible, Automatic — Eng CD W11 | MINI recommends Synthetic Oil SAE 5W-30 | 5.07 QTS. | — | — |
| S, 2D Convertible, Standard — Eng CD W11 | MINI recommends Synthetic Oil SAE 5W-30 | 5.07 QTS. | — | — |
| S, 2D Hatchback, Automatic — Eng CD N14 | MINI recommends Synthetic Oil SAE 5W-30 | 4.40 QTS. | — | — |
| S, 2D Hatchback, Standard — Eng CD N14 | MINI recommends Synthetic Oil SAE 5W-30 | 4.40 QTS. | — | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your Cooper
2008 Mini Cooper factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
5.5 quarts (5.2 L) — 50/50 mixture of Antifreeze with corrosion resistance and water
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2008 Mini Cooper take?
It depends on the engine: Base, 2D Convertible, Automatic CVT uses 5W-30; Base, 2D Convertible, Standard uses 5W-30; Base, 2D Hatchback, Automatic uses 5W-30; Base, 2D Hatchback, Standard uses 5W-30; Clubman, Automatic uses 5W-30; Clubman, Standard uses 5W-30; S Clubman, Automatic uses 5W-30; S Clubman, Standard uses 5W-30; S, 2D Convertible, Automatic uses 5W-30; S, 2D Convertible, Standard uses 5W-30; S, 2D Hatchback, Automatic uses 5W-30; S, 2D Hatchback, Standard uses 5W-30.
How much oil does a 2008 Mini Cooper take?
Capacity depends on the engine: Base, 2D Convertible, Automatic CVT holds 4.76 quarts with filter; Base, 2D Convertible, Standard holds 4.76 quarts with filter; Base, 2D Hatchback, Automatic holds 4.4 quarts with filter; Base, 2D Hatchback, Standard holds 4.4 quarts with filter; Clubman, Automatic holds 4.4 quarts with filter; Clubman, Standard holds 4.4 quarts with filter; S Clubman, Automatic holds 4.4 quarts with filter; S Clubman, Standard holds 4.4 quarts with filter; S, 2D Convertible, Automatic holds 5.07 quarts with filter; S, 2D Convertible, Standard holds 5.07 quarts with filter; S, 2D Hatchback, Automatic holds 4.4 quarts with filter; S, 2D Hatchback, Standard holds 4.4 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2008 Mini Cooper?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2008 Mini Cooper. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.