2018 Mini Cooper Oil Type & Capacity
The 2018 Mini Cooper oil type depends on the engine: the Base, 2D Convertible, Automatic Trans takes 0W-20 (4.9 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 2D Convertible, Standard Trans takes 0W-20 (4.9 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 2D Hatchback, Automatic Trans takes 0W-20 (4.9 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 2D Hatchback, Standard Trans takes 0W-20 (4.9 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 4D Hatchback, Automatic Trans takes 0W-20 (4.9 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 4D Hatchback, Standard Trans takes 0W-20 (4.9 quarts qt with filter); the JCW, 2D Convertible, Automatic Trans takes 0W-20 (5.55 quarts qt with filter); the JCW, 2D Convertible, Standard Trans takes 0W-20 (5.55 quarts qt with filter); the JCW, 2D Hatchback, Automatic Trans takes 0W-20 (5.55 quarts qt with filter); the JCW, 2D Hatchback, Standard Trans takes 0W-20 (5.55 quarts qt with filter); the S, 2D Convertible, Automatic Trans takes 0W-20 (5.55 quarts qt with filter); the S, 2D Convertible, Standard Trans takes 0W-20 (5.55 quarts qt with filter); the S, 2D Hatchback, Automatic Trans takes 0W-20 (5.55 quarts qt with filter); the S, 2D Hatchback, Standard Trans takes 0W-20 (5.55 quarts qt with filter); the S, 4D Hatchback, Automatic Trans takes 0W-20 (5.55 quarts qt with filter); the S, 4D Hatchback, Standard Trans takes 0W-20 (5.55 quarts qt with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- Base, 2D Convertible, Automatic Trans: 0W-20, 4.9 quarts with filter
- Base, 2D Convertible, Standard Trans: 0W-20, 4.9 quarts with filter
- Base, 2D Hatchback, Automatic Trans: 0W-20, 4.9 quarts with filter
- Base, 2D Hatchback, Standard Trans: 0W-20, 4.9 quarts with filter
- Base, 4D Hatchback, Automatic Trans: 0W-20, 4.9 quarts with filter
- Base, 4D Hatchback, Standard Trans: 0W-20, 4.9 quarts with filter
- JCW, 2D Convertible, Automatic Trans: 0W-20, 5.55 quarts with filter
- JCW, 2D Convertible, Standard Trans: 0W-20, 5.55 quarts with filter
- JCW, 2D Hatchback, Automatic Trans: 0W-20, 5.55 quarts with filter
- JCW, 2D Hatchback, Standard Trans: 0W-20, 5.55 quarts with filter
- S, 2D Convertible, Automatic Trans: 0W-20, 5.55 quarts with filter
- S, 2D Convertible, Standard Trans: 0W-20, 5.55 quarts with filter
- S, 2D Hatchback, Automatic Trans: 0W-20, 5.55 quarts with filter
- S, 2D Hatchback, Standard Trans: 0W-20, 5.55 quarts with filter
- S, 4D Hatchback, Automatic Trans: 0W-20, 5.55 quarts with filter
- S, 4D Hatchback, Standard Trans: 0W-20, 5.55 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base, 2D Convertible, 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, 2D Convertible, 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, 2D Hatchback, 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, 2D Hatchback, 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, 4D Hatchback, 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, 4D Hatchback, 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, 2D Convertible, 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, 2D Convertible, 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. |
| JCW, 2D Hatchback, 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, 2D Hatchback, 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, 2D Convertible, 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, 2D Convertible, 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, 2D Hatchback, 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, 2D Hatchback, 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, 4D Hatchback, 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, 4D Hatchback, 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. |
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Coolant capacity
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Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2018 Mini Cooper take?
It depends on the engine: Base, 2D Convertible, Automatic Trans uses 0W-20; Base, 2D Convertible, Standard Trans uses 0W-20; Base, 2D Hatchback, Automatic Trans uses 0W-20; Base, 2D Hatchback, Standard Trans uses 0W-20; Base, 4D Hatchback, Automatic Trans uses 0W-20; Base, 4D Hatchback, Standard Trans uses 0W-20; JCW, 2D Convertible, Automatic Trans uses 0W-20; JCW, 2D Convertible, Standard Trans uses 0W-20; JCW, 2D Hatchback, Automatic Trans uses 0W-20; JCW, 2D Hatchback, Standard Trans uses 0W-20; S, 2D Convertible, Automatic Trans uses 0W-20; S, 2D Convertible, Standard Trans uses 0W-20; S, 2D Hatchback, Automatic Trans uses 0W-20; S, 2D Hatchback, Standard Trans uses 0W-20; S, 4D Hatchback, Automatic Trans uses 0W-20; S, 4D Hatchback, Standard Trans uses 0W-20.
What is the oil capacity of a 2018 Mini Cooper?
Oil capacity depends on the engine: Base, 2D Convertible, Automatic Trans holds 4.9 quarts with filter; Base, 2D Convertible, Standard Trans holds 4.9 quarts with filter; Base, 2D Hatchback, Automatic Trans holds 4.9 quarts with filter; Base, 2D Hatchback, Standard Trans holds 4.9 quarts with filter; Base, 4D Hatchback, Automatic Trans holds 4.9 quarts with filter; Base, 4D Hatchback, Standard Trans holds 4.9 quarts with filter; JCW, 2D Convertible, Automatic Trans holds 5.55 quarts with filter; JCW, 2D Convertible, Standard Trans holds 5.55 quarts with filter; JCW, 2D Hatchback, Automatic Trans holds 5.55 quarts with filter; JCW, 2D Hatchback, Standard Trans holds 5.55 quarts with filter; S, 2D Convertible, Automatic Trans holds 5.55 quarts with filter; S, 2D Convertible, Standard Trans holds 5.55 quarts with filter; S, 2D Hatchback, Automatic Trans holds 5.55 quarts with filter; S, 2D Hatchback, Standard Trans holds 5.55 quarts with filter; S, 4D Hatchback, Automatic Trans holds 5.55 quarts with filter; S, 4D Hatchback, Standard Trans holds 5.55 quarts with filter.
How often should I change the oil in my 2018 Mini Cooper?
Most 2018 Mini Cooper owners follow a 5,000–7,500 mile interval with conventional oil, or up to 10,000 miles with full synthetic. Always check the oil life monitor if equipped, and consult your owner's manual — Mini recommends intervals based on driving conditions, not just mileage.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2018 Mini Cooper?
Yes. 0W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2018 Mini Cooper. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.