Mini

Mini Recommended Oil

Mini vehicles normally use 0w-20 or 5w-30 synthetic motor oils, depending on the year of manufacture, engine condition and mileage of the Mini.

Mini Engine Oil Viscosity

Mini mileage	Oil viscosity	Oil Type	Oil Change Frequency
New Mini	0w-16	Synthetic oil	Every 7,000 to 10,000 miles
New Mini	0w-20	Synthetic oil	Every 7,000 to 10,000 miles
Up to 70,000 miles	0w-30	Synthetic oil	Every 7,000 to 10,000 miles
Up to 70,000 miles	0w-40	Synthetic oil	Every 7,000 to 10,000 miles
Up to 100,000 miles	5w-30	Synthetic oil	Every 7,000 to 10,000 miles
Over 100,000 miles	5w-40	Semi synthetic oil	Every 5,000 to 7,500 miles
Over 150,000 miles	10w-40	Semi synthetic oil	Every 5,000 to 7,500 miles

Best synthetic engine oil for Mini

Castrol EDGE 5W-30 LL

Approvals and Specifications:

• ACEA C3
• MB 229.31/229.51
• VW 504 00/507 00
• Porsche C30
• BMW LL-04

Mini Engine Oil

The Mini is a fairly popular car in the UK. We’ve created this guide to help you choose a quality engine oil for your Mini.

Mini 0w-20 Oil

For new Mini vehicles, and for vehicles with low mileage, a 0w-20 engine oil is recommended.

0w-20 engine oil review

Mini 0w-30 Oil

For Mini vehicles with up to 70,000 miles, it is recommended to use 0w-30 engine oil.

0w-30 engine oil review

Mini 0w-40 Oil

For Mini vehicles with up to 70,000 miles, it is recommended to use 0w-40 engine oil.

0w-40 engine oil review

Mini 5w-30 Oil

For Mini vehicles with up to 100,000 miles, it is recommended to use 5w-30 engine oil.

5w-30 engine oil review

Mini 5w-40 Oil

For Mini vehicles with over 100,000 miles, it is recommended to use 5w-40 engine oil.

Mini 10w-40 Oil

For Mini vehicles with over 150,000 miles, 10w-40 engine oil is recommended.

10w-40 engine oil review

Mini oil change interval

• The engine oil in your Mini should be changed every 7,000 to 10,000 miles if you use synthetic oil.
• If your Mini uses semi-synthetic oil, change it every 5,000 to 7,000 miles.
  If you take short trips in your Mini, it is recommended that you change the engine oil every 3,000 to 5,000 miles.

Mini Engine Oil Capacity

 

The autooil website is designed and maintained by a team of experts to enable you to choose the best engine oil for your Mini.

What oil should I choose for my Mini?

For the new Mini, we recommend using synthetic oils from the best oil manufacturers. For higher-mileage Minis, we recommend using synthetic-based oils from well-known brands.

The most popular oil manufacturers for the Mini:

• Castrol
• Liqui Moly
• Mobil 1
• Shell
• Motul
• Comma
• MANNOL
• Elf
• Total

Finding quality engine oil for your Mini has never been easier!