2018 Mini Cooper Countryman Oil Type & Capacity
The 2018 Mini Cooper Countryman oil type depends on the engine: the ALL4, Automatic Trans takes 0W-20 (4.9 quarts with filter); the ALL4, Standard Trans takes 0W-20 (4.9 quarts with filter); the Base, Automatic Trans takes 0W-20 (4.9 quarts with filter); the Base, Standard Trans takes 0W-20 (4.9 quarts with filter); the JCW ALL4, Automatic Trans takes 0W-20 (5.55 quarts with filter); the JCW ALL4, Standard Trans takes 0W-20 (5.55 quarts with filter); the S takes 0W-20 (5.55 quarts with filter); the S ALL4, Automatic Trans takes 0W-20 (5.55 quarts with filter); the S ALL4, Standard Trans takes 0W-20 (5.55 quarts with filter); the S E ALL4 takes 0W-20 (4.9 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- ALL4, Automatic Trans: 0W-20, 4.9 quarts with filter
- ALL4, Standard Trans: 0W-20, 4.9 quarts with filter
- Base, Automatic Trans: 0W-20, 4.9 quarts with filter
- Base, Standard Trans: 0W-20, 4.9 quarts with filter
- JCW ALL4, Automatic Trans: 0W-20, 5.55 quarts with filter
- JCW ALL4, Standard Trans: 0W-20, 5.55 quarts with filter
- S: 0W-20, 5.55 quarts with filter
- S ALL4, Automatic Trans: 0W-20, 5.55 quarts with filter
- S ALL4, Standard Trans: 0W-20, 5.55 quarts with filter
- S E ALL4: 0W-20, 4.9 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALL4, Automatic Trans — 1.5L Eng | API - SL or superior oil rating: SAE 0W-20 | 4.90 QTS. | 3.45 QTS. | Alternatively, also engine oils with viscosity grades SAE 0W-30, SAE 5W-20, SAE 5W-30, SAE 0W-40 or SAE 5W-40 can be used. |
| ALL4, Standard Trans — 1.5L Eng | API - SL or superior oil rating: SAE 0W-20 | 4.90 QTS. | 3.45 QTS. | Alternatively, also engine oils with viscosity grades SAE 0W-30, SAE 5W-20, SAE 5W-30, SAE 0W-40 or SAE 5W-40 can be used. |
| Base, Automatic Trans — 1.5L Eng | API - SL or superior oil rating: SAE 0W-20 | 4.90 QTS. | 3.45 QTS. | Alternatively, also engine oils with viscosity grades SAE 0W-30, SAE 5W-20, SAE 5W-30, SAE 0W-40 or SAE 5W-40 can be used. |
| Base, Standard Trans — 1.5L Eng | API - SL or superior oil rating: SAE 0W-20 | 4.90 QTS. | 3.45 QTS. | Alternatively, also engine oils with viscosity grades SAE 0W-30, SAE 5W-20, SAE 5W-30, SAE 0W-40 or SAE 5W-40 can be used. |
| JCW ALL4, Automatic Trans — 2.0L Eng | API - SL or superior oil rating: SAE 0W-20 | 5.55 QTS. | 5.25 QTS. | Alternatively, also engine oils with viscosity grades SAE 0W-30, SAE 5W-20, SAE 5W-30, SAE 0W-40 or SAE 5W-40 can be used. |
| JCW ALL4, Standard Trans — 2.0L Eng | API - SL or superior oil rating: SAE 0W-20 | 5.55 QTS. | 5.25 QTS. | Alternatively, also engine oils with viscosity grades SAE 0W-30, SAE 5W-20, SAE 5W-30, SAE 0W-40 or SAE 5W-40 can be used. |
| S — 2.0L Eng | API - SL or superior oil rating: SAE 0W-20 | 5.55 QTS. | 5.25 QTS. | Alternatively, also engine oils with viscosity grades SAE 0W-30, SAE 5W-20, SAE 5W-30, SAE 0W-40 or SAE 5W-40 can be used. |
| S ALL4, Automatic Trans — 2.0L Eng | API - SL or superior oil rating: SAE 0W-20 | 5.55 QTS. | 5.25 QTS. | Alternatively, also engine oils with viscosity grades SAE 0W-30, SAE 5W-20, SAE 5W-30, SAE 0W-40 or SAE 5W-40 can be used. |
| S ALL4, Standard Trans — 2.0L Eng | API - SL or superior oil rating: SAE 0W-20 | 5.55 QTS. | 5.25 QTS. | Alternatively, also engine oils with viscosity grades SAE 0W-30, SAE 5W-20, SAE 5W-30, SAE 0W-40 or SAE 5W-40 can be used. |
| S E ALL4 — 1.5L Eng | API - SL or superior oil rating: SAE 0W-20 | 4.90 QTS. | 3.45 QTS. | Alternatively, also engine oils with viscosity grades SAE 0W-30, SAE 5W-20, SAE 5W-30, SAE 0W-40 or SAE 5W-40 can be used. |
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Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2018 Mini Cooper Countryman take?
It depends on the engine: ALL4, Automatic Trans uses 0W-20; ALL4, Standard Trans uses 0W-20; Base, Automatic Trans uses 0W-20; Base, Standard Trans uses 0W-20; JCW ALL4, Automatic Trans uses 0W-20; JCW ALL4, Standard Trans uses 0W-20; S uses 0W-20; S ALL4, Automatic Trans uses 0W-20; S ALL4, Standard Trans uses 0W-20; S E ALL4 uses 0W-20.
How much oil does a 2018 Mini Cooper Countryman take?
Capacity depends on the engine: ALL4, Automatic Trans holds 4.9 quarts with filter; ALL4, Standard Trans holds 4.9 quarts with filter; Base, Automatic Trans holds 4.9 quarts with filter; Base, Standard Trans holds 4.9 quarts with filter; JCW ALL4, Automatic Trans holds 5.55 quarts with filter; JCW ALL4, Standard Trans holds 5.55 quarts with filter; S holds 5.55 quarts with filter; S ALL4, Automatic Trans holds 5.55 quarts with filter; S ALL4, Standard Trans holds 5.55 quarts with filter; S E ALL4 holds 4.9 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2018 Mini Cooper Countryman?
Yes. 0W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2018 Mini Cooper Countryman. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.