2015 Mini Cooper Oil Type & Capacity

The 2015 Mini Cooper oil type depends on the engine: the 1.5L takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter); the 1.5L takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter); the 1.5L takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter); the 1.5L takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter); the 1.5L takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter); the 1.5L takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter); the 1.6L takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter); the 1.6L takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter); the 1.6L takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter); the 1.6L takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter); the 1.6L takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter); the 1.6L takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter); the 1.6L takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter); the 1.6L takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter); the 1.6L takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter); the 1.6L takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter); the 1.6L takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter); the 1.6L takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter); the 1.6L takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter); the 1.6L takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter); the 1.6L takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter); the 1.6L takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter); the 1.6L takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter); the 1.6L takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter); the 1.6L takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter); the 1.6L takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter); the 1.6L takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter); the 1.6L takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter); the 1.6L takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter); the 1.6L takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter); the 1.6L takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter); the JCW, 2D Hatchback, Automatic Trans takes 5W-30 (5.3 quarts with filter); the JCW, 2D Hatchback, Standard Trans takes 5W-30 (5.3 quarts with filter); the S, 2D Hatchback, Automatic Trans takes 5W-30 (5.3 quarts with filter); the S, 2D Hatchback, Standard Trans takes 5W-30 (5.3 quarts with filter); the S, 4D Hatchback, Automatic Trans takes 5W-30 (5.3 quarts with filter); the S, 4D Hatchback, Standard Trans takes 5W-30 (5.3 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.

Factory-spec answer

It depends on the engine:

Oil capacity by engine

EngineOil Type (viscosity)Capacity w/ FilterCapacity w/o FilterNotes
1.5L — Eng CD B38MINI Synthetic Oil SAE 5W-304.50 QTS.
1.5L — Eng CD B38MINI Synthetic Oil SAE 5W-304.50 QTS.
1.5L — Eng CD B38A15M0MINI Synthetic Oil SAE 5W-304.50 QTS.
1.5L — Eng CD B38MINI Synthetic Oil SAE 5W-304.50 QTS.
1.5L — Eng CD B38A15M0MINI Synthetic Oil SAE 5W-304.50 QTS.
1.5L — Eng CD B38MINI Synthetic Oil SAE 5W-304.50 QTS.
1.6L — Eng CD N16MINI Synthetic Oil SAE 5W-304.50 QTS.
1.6L — Eng CD N16MINI Synthetic Oil SAE 5W-304.50 QTS.
1.6L — Eng CD N16MINI Synthetic Oil SAE 5W-304.50 QTS.
1.6L — Eng CD N16MINI Synthetic Oil SAE 5W-304.50 QTS.
1.6L — Eng CD N16MINI Synthetic Oil SAE 5W-304.50 QTS.
1.6L — Eng CD N16MINI Synthetic Oil SAE 5W-304.50 QTS.
1.6L — Eng CD N16MINI Synthetic Oil SAE 5W-304.50 QTS.
1.6L — Eng CD N16MINI Synthetic Oil SAE 5W-304.50 QTS.
1.6L — Eng CD N18MINI Synthetic Oil SAE 5W-304.50 QTS.
1.6L — Eng CD N18MINI Synthetic Oil SAE 5W-304.50 QTS.
1.6L — Eng CD N18MINI Synthetic Oil SAE 5W-304.50 QTS.
1.6L — Eng CD N18MINI Synthetic Oil SAE 5W-304.50 QTS.
1.6L — Eng CD N18MINI Synthetic Oil SAE 5W-304.50 QTS.
1.6L — Eng CD N18MINI Synthetic Oil SAE 5W-304.50 QTS.
1.6L — Eng CD N18MINI Synthetic Oil SAE 5W-304.50 QTS.
1.6L — Eng CD N18MINI Synthetic Oil SAE 5W-304.50 QTS.
1.6L — Eng CD N18MINI Synthetic Oil SAE 5W-304.50 QTS.
1.6L — Eng CD N18MINI Synthetic Oil SAE 5W-304.50 QTS.
1.6L — Eng CD N18MINI Synthetic Oil SAE 5W-304.50 QTS.
1.6L — Eng CD N18MINI Synthetic Oil SAE 5W-304.50 QTS.
1.6L — Eng CD N18MINI Synthetic Oil SAE 5W-304.50 QTS.
1.6L — Eng CD N18MINI Synthetic Oil SAE 5W-304.50 QTS.
1.6L — Eng CD N18MINI Synthetic Oil SAE 5W-304.50 QTS.
1.6L — Eng CD N18MINI Synthetic Oil SAE 5W-304.50 QTS.
1.6L — Eng CD N18B16AMINI Synthetic Oil SAE 5W-304.50 QTS.
JCW, 2D Hatchback, Automatic Trans — Eng CD B48A20BMINI Synthetic Oil SAE 5W-305.30 QTS.
JCW, 2D Hatchback, Standard Trans — Eng CD B48A20BMINI Synthetic Oil SAE 5W-305.30 QTS.
S, 2D Hatchback, Automatic Trans — Eng CD B46A20M0MINI Synthetic Oil SAE 5W-305.30 QTS.
S, 2D Hatchback, Standard Trans — Eng CD B46A20M0MINI Synthetic Oil SAE 5W-305.30 QTS.
S, 4D Hatchback, Automatic Trans — Eng CD B46A20M0MINI Synthetic Oil SAE 5W-305.30 QTS.
S, 4D Hatchback, Standard Trans — Eng CD B46A20M0MINI Synthetic Oil SAE 5W-305.30 QTS.

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Frequently asked questions

What type of oil does a 2015 Mini Cooper take?

It depends on the engine: 1.5L uses 5W-30; 1.5L uses 5W-30; 1.5L uses 5W-30; 1.5L uses 5W-30; 1.5L uses 5W-30; 1.5L uses 5W-30; 1.6L uses 5W-30; 1.6L uses 5W-30; 1.6L uses 5W-30; 1.6L uses 5W-30; 1.6L uses 5W-30; 1.6L uses 5W-30; 1.6L uses 5W-30; 1.6L uses 5W-30; 1.6L uses 5W-30; 1.6L uses 5W-30; 1.6L uses 5W-30; 1.6L uses 5W-30; 1.6L uses 5W-30; 1.6L uses 5W-30; 1.6L uses 5W-30; 1.6L uses 5W-30; 1.6L uses 5W-30; 1.6L uses 5W-30; 1.6L uses 5W-30; 1.6L uses 5W-30; 1.6L uses 5W-30; 1.6L uses 5W-30; 1.6L uses 5W-30; 1.6L uses 5W-30; 1.6L uses 5W-30; JCW, 2D Hatchback, Automatic Trans uses 5W-30; JCW, 2D Hatchback, Standard Trans uses 5W-30; S, 2D Hatchback, Automatic Trans uses 5W-30; S, 2D Hatchback, Standard Trans uses 5W-30; S, 4D Hatchback, Automatic Trans uses 5W-30; S, 4D Hatchback, Standard Trans uses 5W-30.

How much oil does a 2015 Mini Cooper take?

Capacity depends on the engine: 1.5L holds 4.5 quarts with filter; 1.5L holds 4.5 quarts with filter; 1.5L holds 4.5 quarts with filter; 1.5L holds 4.5 quarts with filter; 1.5L holds 4.5 quarts with filter; 1.5L holds 4.5 quarts with filter; 1.6L holds 4.5 quarts with filter; 1.6L holds 4.5 quarts with filter; 1.6L holds 4.5 quarts with filter; 1.6L holds 4.5 quarts with filter; 1.6L holds 4.5 quarts with filter; 1.6L holds 4.5 quarts with filter; 1.6L holds 4.5 quarts with filter; 1.6L holds 4.5 quarts with filter; 1.6L holds 4.5 quarts with filter; 1.6L holds 4.5 quarts with filter; 1.6L holds 4.5 quarts with filter; 1.6L holds 4.5 quarts with filter; 1.6L holds 4.5 quarts with filter; 1.6L holds 4.5 quarts with filter; 1.6L holds 4.5 quarts with filter; 1.6L holds 4.5 quarts with filter; 1.6L holds 4.5 quarts with filter; 1.6L holds 4.5 quarts with filter; 1.6L holds 4.5 quarts with filter; 1.6L holds 4.5 quarts with filter; 1.6L holds 4.5 quarts with filter; 1.6L holds 4.5 quarts with filter; 1.6L holds 4.5 quarts with filter; 1.6L holds 4.5 quarts with filter; 1.6L holds 4.5 quarts with filter; JCW, 2D Hatchback, Automatic Trans holds 5.3 quarts with filter; JCW, 2D Hatchback, Standard Trans holds 5.3 quarts with filter; S, 2D Hatchback, Automatic Trans holds 5.3 quarts with filter; S, 2D Hatchback, Standard Trans holds 5.3 quarts with filter; S, 4D Hatchback, Automatic Trans holds 5.3 quarts with filter; S, 4D Hatchback, Standard Trans holds 5.3 quarts with filter.

Can I use synthetic oil in my 2015 Mini Cooper?

Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2015 Mini Cooper. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.

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