2020 Mini Cooper Countryman Oil Type & Capacity
The 2020 Mini Cooper Countryman oil type depends on the engine: the ALL4, Automatic Trans takes 0W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the ALL4, Standard Trans takes 0W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the Base, Automatic DCT Trans takes 0W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the Base, Standard Trans takes 0W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the JCW ALL4 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 (4.5 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- ALL4, Automatic Trans: 0W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- ALL4, Standard Trans: 0W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- Base, Automatic DCT Trans: 0W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- Base, Standard Trans: 0W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- JCW ALL4: 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, 4.5 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 | MINI Original Motor Oil LL-17 FE+ 0W-20 | 4.50 QTS. | 4.18 QTS. | Part No. 83 21 2 461 989. |
| ALL4, 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, Automatic DCT 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, 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 ALL4 — 2.0L Eng | MINI Original Motor Oil LL-17 FE+ 0W-20 | 5.55 QTS. | — | Part No. 83 21 2 461 989. |
| S — 2.0L Eng | MINI Original Motor Oil LL-17 FE+ 0W-20 | 5.55 QTS. | — | Part No. 83 21 2 461 989. |
| S ALL4, 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 ALL4, 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 E ALL4 — 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. |
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More specs & repair guides for your Cooper Countryman
2020 Mini Cooper Countryman 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 2020 Mini Cooper Countryman take?
It depends on the engine: ALL4, Automatic Trans uses 0W-20; ALL4, Standard Trans uses 0W-20; Base, Automatic DCT Trans uses 0W-20; Base, Standard Trans uses 0W-20; JCW ALL4 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 2020 Mini Cooper Countryman take?
Capacity depends on the engine: ALL4, Automatic Trans holds 4.5 quarts with filter; ALL4, Standard Trans holds 4.5 quarts with filter; Base, Automatic DCT Trans holds 4.5 quarts with filter; Base, Standard Trans holds 4.5 quarts with filter; JCW ALL4 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 4.5 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2020 Mini Cooper Countryman?
Yes. 0W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2020 Mini Cooper Countryman. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.