2019 Mini Cooper Oil Type & Capacity
The 2019 Mini Cooper oil type depends on the engine: the Base, 2D Convertible, Automatic Trans takes 0W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the Base, 2D Convertible, Standard Trans takes 0W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the Base, 2D Hatchback, Automatic Trans takes 0W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the Base, 2D Hatchback, Standard Trans takes 0W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the Base, 4D Hatchback, Automatic Trans takes 0W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the Base, 4D Hatchback, Standard Trans takes 0W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the JCW, 2D Convertible, Automatic Trans takes 0W-20 (5.55 quarts with filter); the JCW, 2D Convertible, Standard Trans takes 0W-20 (5.55 quarts with filter); the JCW, 2D Hatchback, Automatic Trans takes 0W-20 (5.55 quarts with filter); the JCW, 2D Hatchback, Standard Trans takes 0W-20 (5.55 quarts with filter); the S, 2D Convertible, Automatic Trans takes 0W-20 (5.55 quarts with filter); the S, 2D Convertible, Standard Trans takes 0W-20 (5.55 quarts with filter); the S, 2D Hatchback, Automatic Trans takes 0W-20 (5.55 quarts with filter); the S, 2D Hatchback, Standard Trans takes 0W-20 (5.55 quarts with filter); the S, 4D Hatchback, Automatic Trans takes 0W-20 (5.55 quarts with filter); the S, 4D Hatchback, Standard Trans takes 0W-20 (5.55 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- Base, 2D Convertible, Automatic Trans: 0W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- Base, 2D Convertible, Standard Trans: 0W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- Base, 2D Hatchback, Automatic Trans: 0W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- Base, 2D Hatchback, Standard Trans: 0W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- Base, 4D Hatchback, Automatic Trans: 0W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- Base, 4D Hatchback, Standard Trans: 0W-20, 4.5 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 | MINI Original Motor Oil LL-17 FE+ 0W-20 | 4.50 QTS. | 4.18 QTS. | Part No. 83 21 2 461 989. |
| Base, 2D Convertible, Standard Trans — 1.5L Eng | MINI Original Motor Oil LL-17 FE+ 0W-20 | 4.50 QTS. | 4.18 QTS. | Part No. 83 21 2 461 989. |
| Base, 2D Hatchback, Automatic Trans — 1.5L Eng | MINI Original Motor Oil LL-17 FE+ 0W-20 | 4.50 QTS. | 4.18 QTS. | Part No. 83 21 2 461 989. |
| Base, 2D Hatchback, Standard Trans — 1.5L Eng | MINI Original Motor Oil LL-17 FE+ 0W-20 | 4.50 QTS. | 4.18 QTS. | Part No. 83 21 2 461 989. |
| Base, 4D Hatchback, Automatic Trans — 1.5L Eng | MINI Original Motor Oil LL-17 FE+ 0W-20 | 4.50 QTS. | 4.18 QTS. | Part No. 83 21 2 461 989. |
| Base, 4D Hatchback, Standard Trans — 1.5L Eng | MINI Original Motor Oil LL-17 FE+ 0W-20 | 4.50 QTS. | 4.18 QTS. | Part No. 83 21 2 461 989. |
| JCW, 2D Convertible, Automatic Trans — 2.0L Eng | MINI Original Motor Oil LL-17 FE+ 0W-20 | 5.55 QTS. | — | Part No. 83 21 2 461 989. |
| JCW, 2D Convertible, Standard Trans — 2.0L Eng | MINI Original Motor Oil LL-17 FE+ 0W-20 | 5.55 QTS. | — | Part No. 83 21 2 461 989. |
| JCW, 2D Hatchback, Automatic Trans — 2.0L Eng | MINI Original Motor Oil LL-17 FE+ 0W-20 | 5.55 QTS. | — | Part No. 83 21 2 461 989. |
| JCW, 2D Hatchback, Standard Trans — 2.0L Eng | MINI Original Motor Oil LL-17 FE+ 0W-20 | 5.55 QTS. | — | Part No. 83 21 2 461 989. |
| S, 2D Convertible, Automatic Trans — 2.0L Eng | MINI Original Motor Oil LL-17 FE+ 0W-20 | 5.55 QTS. | — | Part No. 83 21 2 461 989. |
| S, 2D Convertible, Standard Trans — 2.0L Eng | MINI Original Motor Oil LL-17 FE+ 0W-20 | 5.55 QTS. | — | Part No. 83 21 2 461 989. |
| S, 2D Hatchback, Automatic Trans — 2.0L Eng | MINI Original Motor Oil LL-17 FE+ 0W-20 | 5.55 QTS. | — | Part No. 83 21 2 461 989. |
| S, 2D Hatchback, Standard Trans — 2.0L Eng | MINI Original Motor Oil LL-17 FE+ 0W-20 | 5.55 QTS. | — | Part No. 83 21 2 461 989. |
| S, 4D Hatchback, Automatic Trans — 2.0L Eng | MINI Original Motor Oil LL-17 FE+ 0W-20 | 5.55 QTS. | — | Part No. 83 21 2 461 989. |
| S, 4D Hatchback, Standard Trans — 2.0L Eng | MINI Original Motor Oil LL-17 FE+ 0W-20 | 5.55 QTS. | — | Part No. 83 21 2 461 989. |
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More specs & repair guides for your Cooper
2019 Mini Cooper factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
6.0 quarts (5.67 L) — BMW Lifetime Coolant 87 (BMW LC-87) Nitrite-free radiator antifreeze and corrosion inhibitor (blue)
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2019 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.
How much oil does a 2019 Mini Cooper take?
Capacity depends on the engine: Base, 2D Convertible, Automatic Trans holds 4.5 quarts with filter; Base, 2D Convertible, Standard Trans holds 4.5 quarts with filter; Base, 2D Hatchback, Automatic Trans holds 4.5 quarts with filter; Base, 2D Hatchback, Standard Trans holds 4.5 quarts with filter; Base, 4D Hatchback, Automatic Trans holds 4.5 quarts with filter; Base, 4D Hatchback, Standard Trans holds 4.5 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.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2019 Mini Cooper?
Yes. 0W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2019 Mini Cooper. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.