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2012 Mini Cooper
1.6L 4-cyl Engine Code N18B16A Engine Code N18B16A Turbo
181 bhp. @ 5500 rpm / Torque: 177 ft. lbs. @ 1600 rpm
16 Valves Double Overhead Camshaft Variable Valve Timing
1.6L - Inline 4-cyl (1598 cc) Code: N18 (Gasoline engine w/ Turbocharger)
Compression Ratio: 10.5:1

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For example, the manufacturer may have recommended 5W30 motor oil at the time of production (owners manual) & later revised the recommendation to 5W20. This guide will reflect latest recommendation by the manufacturer for this model. If there are no special instructions from the manufacturer, the owner can choose to follow either one of the recommendation without voiding warranty hide example.

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  1. Engine Oil

  2. Manual Transmission

    Manual Transmission, GS6-55BG  »  GLS93 [1]

    All TEMPS  » 
    No AMSOIL Product Recommendation
  3. Automatic Transmission

  4. Brake Fluid

    Brake Fluid  »  HBH

    DOT 3 and 4 Brake Fluid (BFLVCN) [3]
  5. Clutch Fluid

    Clutch Fluid  »  HBH

    DOT 3 and 4 Brake Fluid (BFLVCN) [3]
  6. Lubricants & Fluids Comments  »  [*]

    [1] To determine the correct gear box oil, check the sticker on
    the transmission. Manual gear box oil MTF-LT-3 is marked
    with a blue sticker. Manual gear box oil MTF-LT-4 is marked
    with a yellow sticker. Do not mix MTF-LT-3 with MTF-LT-4.
    [2] Use BMW P/N 83 22 2 220 438 (1 Liter), or P/N 83 22 2 220
    440 (20 liter).
    [3] MINI DOT 4 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid, P/N 81 22 0 146 735

  7. Fluid Capacities (drive train fluids)

    Engine, with filter  »  4.4 quarts [1]
    Cooling System, Cooper S Initial Fill  »  5.5 quarts
    Passenger Car & Light Truck Antifreeze & Coolant
    AMSOIL Antifreeze and Engine Coolant
    Cooling System, Cooper S Clubman Initial Fill  »  7.9 quarts
    Passenger Car & Light Truck Antifreeze & Coolant
    AMSOIL Antifreeze and Engine Coolant
    Cooling System, Cooper S Convertible Initial Fill  »  5.5 quarts
    Passenger Car & Light Truck Antifreeze & Coolant
    AMSOIL Antifreeze and Engine Coolant
    Cooling System, Cooper S Coupe Initial Fill  »  7.9 quarts
    Passenger Car & Light Truck Antifreeze & Coolant
    AMSOIL Antifreeze and Engine Coolant
    Cooling System, Cooper S Roadster Initial Fill  »  7.9 quarts
    Passenger Car & Light Truck Antifreeze & Coolant
    AMSOIL Antifreeze and Engine Coolant
    Automatic Transmission, GA6F21WA Initial Fill  »  4.8 quarts
    Automatic Transmission, Total Fill
    6 speed GA6F21WA  »  6.3 quarts
    Manual Transmission, GS6-55BG  »  3.6 pints
    ANTPC ANT ANTPC ANT ANTPC ANT ANTPC ANT ANTPC ANT
    Capacities Comments
    [1] After refill check oil level.
  8. Chassis Lubrication

    0 Fittings, 0 Plugs
  9. Torque Specifications

    Oil Drain Plug  »  22 ft/lbs
    Manual Transmission GS5-55BG
    Fill Plug 28-34 ft/lbs
    Drain Plug 28-34 ft/lbs

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  1. Filters: Oil, Air, Cabin, Fuel, Transmission, Hydraulic & Crankcase

  2. Gasoline Engine Fuel Additives

    Dominator Octane Boost (AOB)
    AOBDominator Octane Boost (AOB)

    Maximizes power and improves performance in all two-cycle and four-cycle gasoline engines. Reduces engine knock, improves ignition and engine response, helps fuel burn cleaner and inhibits corrosion. Recommended for off-road and racing use. Packag...

    Gasoline Stabilizer (AST)
    ASTGasoline Stabilizer (AST)

    AMSOIL Gasoline Stabilizer (AST) reduces the oxidation process that occurs when fuel is stored for extended periods, improving performance, extending equipment life and decreasing maintenance expenses. Package sizes include: 16-oz. Bottle ...

    P.I Performance Improver (API)
    APIP.I Performance Improver (API)

    P.i. improves fuel mileage an average of 2.3% and up to 5.7%. Reduces emissions such as hydrocarbons (HC) up to 15%, carbon monoxide (CO) up to 26% and nitrous oxides (NOx) up to 17%. Restores power and performance. Reduces the need for costly higher...

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EFM5W-40 FS European Motor Oil (EFM)

Specially Formulated for European Gasoline and Diesel Engines. AMSOIL Synthetic European Motor Oil provides exceptional performance and protection for gasoline and diesel European vehicles. It meets a wide variety of specifications and carries multip...
EFO0W-40 FS European Motor Oil (EFO)

Specially Formulated for European Gasoline and Diesel Engines. AMSOIL Synthetic European Motor Oil provides exceptional performance and protection for gasoline and diesel European vehicles. It meets a wide variety of specifications and carries multip...
ATFSignature Series Multi-Vehicle Synthetic ATF

AMSOIL Signature Series Multi-Vehicle Synthetic ATF is engineered to outperform conventional automatic transmission fluids and exceed the performance requirements of most North American, European and Asian vehicles. This sophisticated formulation pro...
OTFOE Multi-Vehicle Synthetic ATF

AMSOIL OE Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid provides passenger-car/light-truck transmissions excellent wear protection, sludge resistance and extreme-temperature performance throughout original equipment manufacturer (OEM)-recommended drain inte...
BFLVDOT 3 and 4 Synthetic Brake Fluid (BFLV)

*** This item is available for US customers only *** Brake fluid acts as a hydraulic fluid, transferring power and lubricating brake system components while also preventing corrosion. It must contend with extreme heat and the inevitable moi...
ANTPCPassenger Vehicle Antifreeze (ANTPC)

Ethylene Glycol 50/50 Pre-Mix Formulation AMSOIL Passenger Car/Light Truck Antifreeze & Coolant provides superior heat transfer and excellent protection against corrosion, freezing and boilover. It provides maximum protection in extreme temper...
ANTAntifreeze and Engine Coolant (ANT)

AMSOIL Antifreeze & Coolant (ANT) is a low-toxicity propylene glycol antifreeze formulated to provide benefits far beyond those found in today's conventional antifreeze and coolant products. This revolutionary formulation provides maximum antifre...
mann oil filterMANN-FILTERS Oil Filters

Oil filters from MANN-FILTER purify oil of dirt and solid particles such as dust, abraded metal, carbon deposits and soot particles. The filter housing is pressure-resistant, protected against corrosion and features a long-life elastomer seal. Use Part Number drop down to select filter.

Maintenance Schedule as Provided by OEM Documentation

Distance:
10,000 miles (16,000 km)
Action:
Reset
Item:
Service reminder light
Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.1
Parts Units:
0
Drive Type:
ALL
Description: A light that indicates that general vehicle maintenance is needed or that a specific service is required.
Distance:
10,000 miles (16,000 km)
Action:
Change
Item:
Engine oil
Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.19
Parts Units:
4.8
Drive Type:
ALL
Description: A substance that lubricates and cools the moving parts of the engine and reduces corrosion and the formation of rust.
Distance:
10,000 miles (16,000 km)
Action:
Replace
Item:
Oil filter
Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.1
Parts Units:
1
Drive Type:
ALL
Description: A cartridge-filled canister placed in an engine's lubricating system to strain dirt and abrasive materials out of the oil.
Distance:
30,000 miles (48,000 km)
Action:
Check
Item:
On-board diagnosis system
Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.1
Parts Units:
0
Drive Type:
ALL
Description: A computer-controlled system that identifies malfunctioning or out-of-adjustment components under its control through the display of trouble codes. The presence of trouble codes is usually indicated by an intermittently or constantly lit "check engine " or "service engine soon" light.
Distance:
30,000 miles (48,000 km)
Action:
Check for leaks
Item:
Power steering
Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.1
Parts Units:
0
Drive Type:
ALL
Description: A system that includes a power steering pump attached to the engine and driven by a belt, a pressure hose assembly, and a return line. A control valve is also incorporated somewhere in the hydraulic circuit.
Distance:
30,000 miles (48,000 km)
Action:
Check for leaks
Item:
Transmission
Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.05
Parts Units:
0
Drive Type:
ALL
Description: The part of a vehicle's power train that transmits power from the engine to the remainder of the power train trough a series of gear ratios.
Distance:
30,000 miles (48,000 km)
Action:
Check operation
Item:
Lights & accessories
Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.1
Parts Units:
0
Drive Type:
ALL
Description: Any source of illumination and any electrically operated convenience device.
Distance:
30,000 miles (48,000 km)
Action:
Check operation
Item:
Warning lights
Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.02
Parts Units:
0
Drive Type:
ALL
Description: Lights on a vehicle's instrument panel that notify the operator of a malfunction or a circumstance needing attention.
Distance:
30,000 miles (48,000 km)
Action:
Inspect
Item:
Air conditioning system
Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.1
Parts Units:
0
Drive Type:
ALL
Description: The system of receiver/dryer, evaporator, condenser, compressor, refrigerant lines, controls and valves that allow for the controlled refrigeration of the air present in or entering a vehicle's interior.
Distance:
30,000 miles (48,000 km)
Action:
Inspect
Item:
Battery
Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.1
Parts Units:
0
Drive Type:
ALL
Description: A box containing lead plates filled with a water and acid mixture that stores electricity generated by the alternator. It is the source of power for parts of the car that operate on electricity.
Distance:
30,000 miles (48,000 km)
Action:
Inspect
Item:
Body
Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.1
Parts Units:
0
Drive Type:
ALL
Description: The outer panels that shroud the mechanical and electrical workings of a vehicle.
Distance:
30,000 miles (48,000 km)
Action:
Inspect
Item:
Brake pads, front
Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.1
Parts Units:
0
Drive Type:
ALL
Description: Brake linings, shoes, or pads are parts of a brake system bonded to an expendable friction material that, when hydraulically acted upon, create enough resistance to stop a vehicle.
Distance:
30,000 miles (48,000 km)
Action:
Inspect
Item:
Brake rotors
Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.1
Parts Units:
0
Drive Type:
ALL
Description: Rotating discs mounted to the front and/or rear spindles and axles, which brake pads clamp to when the brake pedal is depressed to slow/stop the vehicle.
Distance:
30,000 miles (48,000 km)
Action:
Inspect
Item:
Brake system
Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.3
Parts Units:
0
Drive Type:
ALL
Description: A vehicle's stopping mechanism comprised of a pedal connected to a hydraulic master cylinder that can actuate clamping and/or expanding devices at all four wheels that slow or stop a vehicle's rolling motion. Components in a basic brake system are the master cylinder, calipers and/or wheel cylinders, linings or pads or shoes, rotors and/or drums.
Distance:
30,000 miles (48,000 km)
Action:
Inspect
Item:
Coolant
Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.05
Parts Units:
0
Drive Type:
ALL
Description: Also known as "antifreeze." A mixture of water and ethylene glycol that has both a higher boiling point and a lower freezing point than plain water.
Distance:
30,000 miles (48,000 km)
Action:
Inspect
Item:
Cooling system
Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.2
Parts Units:
0
Drive Type:
ALL
Description: The system that stores and circulates coolant throughout (water cooled) engines to prevent overheating. Some vehicles have air-cooled engines in which high-speed airflow is sufficient to keep the engine cool.
Distance:
30,000 miles (48,000 km)
Action:
Inspect
Item:
Drive shaft and boots
Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.05
Parts Units:
0
Drive Type:
ALL
Description: Rubber seals covering the central shaft that the wheels rotate on.
Distance:
30,000 miles (48,000 km)
Action:
Inspect
Item:
Fuel lines, hoses & connections
Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.05
Parts Units:
0
Drive Type:
ALL
Description: The tubing and connections that carry fuel throughout a vehicle.
Distance:
30,000 miles (48,000 km)
Action:
Inspect
Item:
Hinges, locks & latches
Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.05
Parts Units:
0
Drive Type:
ALL
Description: The devices that allow or prevent the opening of doors and hatches.
Distance:
30,000 miles (48,000 km)
Action:
Inspect
Item:
Seat belts
Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.05
Parts Units:
0
Drive Type:
ALL
Description: The latching straps in a vehicle designed to minimize the risk of serious injury to the user in the event of an accident when used as suggested.
Distance:
30,000 miles (48,000 km)
Action:
Inspect
Item:
Shock absorbers
Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.05
Parts Units:
0
Drive Type:
ALL
Description: Devices used in a vehicle's suspension that slow the action of a compressed spring returning to an uncompressed state, thus reducing vehicle bounce.
Distance:
30,000 miles (48,000 km)
Action:
Inspect
Item:
Steering & suspension
Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.25
Parts Units:
0
Drive Type:
ALL
Description: A vehicle's steering is the collection of components that enable the operator to direct a vehicle in a desired direction. Suspension is the assemblage of joints, links and other components between a vehicle and its wheels.
Distance:
30,000 miles (48,000 km)
Action:
Inspect
Item:
Supplemental Restraint System
Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.03
Parts Units:
0
Drive Type:
ALL
Description: System composed of a safety devices that do not require any action on the part of the occupants to be effective, and its controls and sensors.
Distance:
30,000 miles (48,000 km)
Action:
Inspect
Item:
Windshield wipers & washer
Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.05
Parts Units:
0
Drive Type:
ALL
Description: Motorized mechanical arms with rubber inserts used to wipe the windshield or back glass. A small pump and reservoir that can direct a jet of cleaning solution at the windshield or back glass.
Distance:
30,000 miles (48,000 km)
Action:
Inspect/adjust
Item:
Parking brake
Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.05
Parts Units:
0
Drive Type:
ALL
Description: The mechanical brake connected by cables to either a ratcheting hand lever or foot pedal used to hold or apply a vehicle's rear and sometimes front brakes while left unattended or under conditions of hydraulic circuit failure. Sometimes referred to as the emergency brake.
Distance:
30,000 miles (48,000 km)
Action:
Perform
Item:
Road test
Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.2
Parts Units:
0
Drive Type:
ALL
Description: The actual driving of a vehicle under real-world conditions in order to find any abnormalities in its operation.
Distance:
30,000 miles (48,000 km)
Action:
Rotate/adjust air pressure
Item:
Wheels & tires
Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.35
Parts Units:
0
Drive Type:
ALL
Description: A circular frame of hard material that may be solid or partly solid, is capable of turning on an axle, and holds the rubber cushion that contains compressed air.
Distance:
30,000 miles (48,000 km)
Action:
Check fluid level
Item:
Brake master cylinder
Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.02
Parts Units:
0
Drive Type:
ALL
Description: A device that stores brake fluid and hydraulically forces it through the brake lines to the brakes when the brake pedal is depressed.
Distance:
30,000 miles (48,000 km)
Action:
Check level
Item:
Power steering fluid
Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.02
Parts Units:
0
Drive Type:
ALL
Description: Hydraulic fluid used in a power steering system.
Distance:
30,000 miles (48,000 km)
Action:
Inspect
Item:
Convertible top mechanism
Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.1
Parts Units:
0
Drive Type:
ALL
Description: The assembly of framework, latches and actuating devices that make up the skeleton of a conventional convertible's fabric top.
Distance:
30,000 miles (48,000 km)
Action:
Replace
Item:
Cabin air filter
Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.3
Parts Units:
1
Drive Type:
ALL
Description: A filtering system that meters out pollen, road dust and other particles before they can reach the passenger cabin.
Distance:
30,000 miles (48,000 km)
Action:
Change
Item:
Automatic transmission fluid
Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.5
Parts Units:
5
Drive Type:
ALL
Description: The fluid used for lubricating and cooling an automatic transmission.
Distance:
30,000 miles (48,000 km)
Action:
Flush/replace
Item:
Brake fluid
Interval in Month(s):
24
Labor Units:
0.7
Parts Units:
1
Drive Type:
ALL
Description: The fluid used in the hydraulic brake system.
Distance:
60,000 miles (96,000 km)
Action:
Replace
Item:
Air filter
Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.2
Parts Units:
1
Drive Type:
ALL
Description: A device that filters incoming air fed to the engine.
Distance:
60,000 miles (96,000 km)
Action:
Replace
Item:
Drive belt(s)
Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
2
Parts Units:
1
Drive Type:
ALL
Description: A belt that transfers the rotation of the engine through the crankshaft pulley to drive various devices, such as the alternator, water pump, air conditioning compressor or power steering pump.
Distance:
60,000 miles (96,000 km)
Action:
Flush/replace
Item:
Coolant
Interval in Month(s):
48
Labor Units:
0.7
Parts Units:
1.4
Drive Type:
ALL
Description: Also known as "antifreeze." A mixture of water and ethylene glycol that has both a higher boiling point and a lower freezing point than plain water.
Distance:
100,000 miles (160,000 km)
Action:
Replace
Item:
Oxygen sensor
Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.2
Parts Units:
2
Drive Type:
ALL
Description: In a computer-controlled, fuel-injected vehicle, a sensor mounted in the exhaust stream that relays air/fuel ratio information to the fuel control computer that allows the computer to make adjustments.
Distance:
100,000 miles (160,000 km)
Action:
Replace
Item:
Spark plugs
Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.4
Parts Units:
4
Drive Type:
ALL
Description: Cables that carry a high-voltage electrical charge from the distributor cap or ignition coils to the spark plugs.

Service Bulletin as Provided by OEM & NHTSA

Bulletin Date:
2012-01-01
Bulletin Number:
SIM-12-03-11
NHTSA Item Number:
10043873

Component Description: (A) Engine and engine cooling:engine., (B) Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap.

Service Bulletin Summary: Mini: service engine soon is illuminated due to tank ventilation valve (tev) being jammed open and fuel cap, with evaporative system leakage, was incorrectly installed. ( nhtsa item number - 10043873 ).

Bulletin Date:
2012-03-01
Bulletin Number:
SIM-65-08-03
NHTSA Item Number:
10043927

Component Description: Air bags.

Service Bulletin Summary: Bmw mini: airbag warning light is on: mrs fc 02, 03, 05, 06. ( nhtsa item number - 10043927 ).

Bulletin Date:
2012-06-01
Bulletin Number:
SIM-11-03-12
NHTSA Item Number:
10044699

Component Description: Engine (pws).

Service Bulletin Summary: Mini: when resealing engine oil pan, engine oil pan gasket replacement should no longer be used due to causing sealing flange becoming deformed. Models r55, r56, r59, r60, r57, and r58. No model years listed. ( nhtsa item number - 10044699 ).

Bulletin Date:
2012-06-01
Bulletin Number:
SIM-12-07-12
NHTSA Item Number:
10044719

Component Description: Electrical system: software.

Service Bulletin Summary: Mini: there is a software error causing the service engine soon light to be illuminated that is related to valvetronic diagnostics. Models r55, r56, r58, r57, r60, r59. No model years listed. ( nhtsa item number - 10044719 ).

Bulletin Date:
2012-07-01
Bulletin Number:
SIM-17-04-12
NHTSA Item Number:
10045301

Component Description: Engine and engine cooling:cooling system.

Service Bulletin Summary: Mini: an inaccurate engine temperature reading may be caused by internal corrosion forming on engine temperature cooling sensor. No model years listed. ( nhtsa item number - 10045301 ).

Bulletin Date:
2012-07-01
Bulletin Number:
SIM-17-05-12
NHTSA Item Number:
10045302

Component Description: Engine and engine cooling:cooling system.

Service Bulletin Summary: Mini: due to internal bridging of contacts, internal corrosion has form on engine coolant temperature sensors giving inaccurate or false temperature readings for engine. ( nhtsa item number - 10045302 ).

Bulletin Date:
2012-08-01
Bulletin Number:
SIM-17-08-12
NHTSA Item Number:
10046920

Component Description: Power train:automatic transmission.

Service Bulletin Summary: Mini: internal bridging of contacts by internal corrosion forming on engine coolant temperature sensor, could give inaccurate engine temperature reading leading to difficulty in starting and/or service engine soon being illuminated. Model ( nhtsa item number - 10046920 ).

Bulletin Date:
2012-08-01
Bulletin Number:
SIM-17-09-12
NHTSA Item Number:
10046940

Component Description: Engine and engine cooling:engine.

Service Bulletin Summary: Mini: inaccurate engine temperature reading due to possible corrosion forming in engine coolant sensors which leads to bridging of contacts causing difficult in starting engine or illumination service engine soon lamp. Models r55, r56, r ( nhtsa item number - 10046940 ).

Bulletin Date:
2012-09-01
Bulletin Number:
SIM-17-06-12
NHTSA Item Number:
10046779

Component Description: (A) Engine and engine cooling., (B) Engine and engine cooling:engine.

Service Bulletin Summary: Mini: on engine coolant temperature sensor, internal corrosion might be forming, causing a false, inaccurate engine temperature reading, leading to difficulty in starting engine and/or a service engine soon illumination. Models 2010-2012 ( nhtsa item number - 10046779 ).

Bulletin Date:
2012-09-01
Bulletin Number:
SIM-17-07-12
NHTSA Item Number:
10046979

Component Description: Engine and engine cooling.

Service Bulletin Summary: Mini: when a false reading leads to difficulty in starting engine and causes service engine soon lamp to illuminate, internal corrosion is forming in engine coolant temperature sensor, causing inaccurate engine temperature reading due to ( nhtsa item number - 10046979 ).

Bulletin Date:
2012-10-01
Bulletin Number:
SIM-12-06-12
NHTSA Item Number:
10049421

Component Description: (A) Engine and engine cooling., (B) Engine and engine cooling:cooling system.

Service Bulletin Summary: Mini: engine coolant temperature sensor, now an individual component due to change in wiring harness and replacement of harness has two separate two pin connectors, where one for coolant temperature sensor and other coolant thermostat. A ( nhtsa item number - 10049421 ).

Bulletin Date:
2012-10-01
Bulletin Number:
SIM-17-10-12
NHTSA Item Number:
10049422

Component Description: Engine and engine cooling:cooling system.

Service Bulletin Summary: Mini: the engine thermostat housing had poor solder contacts in coolant temperature sensor which caused a no start, or hard, long crank start of a cold engine. No models or model years listed. ( nhtsa item number - 10049422 ).

Bulletin Date:
2013-02-01
Bulletin Number:
SIM-65-01-13
NHTSA Item Number:
10051919

Component Description: Engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan.

Service Bulletin Summary: Mini: integrated cooling fan is noisy intermittently. This noise may be more noticeable after the ignition is turned off. Models r55, r56, r57, r58, r59, and r60. ( nhtsa item number - 10051919 ).

Bulletin Date:
2013-08-01
Bulletin Number:
SI-M-13-01-13
NHTSA Item Number:
10053604

Component Description: Equipment:other:owners/service/other manual.

Service Bulletin Summary: Mini: there is a procedural error in the removing and installing or replacing high pressure pump current version that has been replaced with the corrected repair instruction portion for the n14 and n18 engine. Models r55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 6 ( nhtsa item number - 10053604 ).

Bulletin Date:
2013-08-01
Bulletin Number:
SI M-12-03-13
NHTSA Item Number:
10053607

Component Description: Engine and engine cooling.

Service Bulletin Summary: Mini: some vehicles would experience service engine soon lamp illumination of rail pressure sensor. Models 2012 and up r55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61. ( nhtsa item number - 10053607 ).

Bulletin Date:
2013-11-01
Bulletin Number:
SIM-12-01-13
NHTSA Item Number:
10054629

Component Description: Engine (pws).

Service Bulletin Summary: Mini: due to an unfavorable knock sensor, during the winter months, in areas of extreme cold climate conditions, the service engine soon lamp will illuminate, while engine is increasing to full temperature operation. Models r55 cooper clu ( nhtsa item number - 10054629 ).

Bulletin Date:
2014-01-01
Bulletin Number:
SIM-11-01-12
NHTSA Item Number:
10044680

Component Description: Engine (pws).

Service Bulletin Summary: Mini: on certain model vehicles, an engine oil leak may occur, due to the compromised oil pump volume control solenoid valve, from the underside of engine. No model years listed. ( nhtsa item number - 10044680 ).

Bulletin Date:
2014-06-01
Bulletin Number:
SIM-61-05-14
NHTSA Item Number:
10056114

Component Description: Visibility:windshield wiper/washer.

Service Bulletin Summary: Mini: there is a disconnection or kink, in wnidshield washer hose, which is too short, causing windshield front washer jet to fail. Model f56 (cooper, cooper s). ( nhtsa item number - 10056114 ).

Bulletin Date:
2014-09-01
Bulletin Number:
SIM-12-12-14
NHTSA Item Number:
10056720

Component Description: Engine (pws).

Service Bulletin Summary: Mini: due to engine position management (epm) unfavorable parameters, in dme software, various control faults are set and engine can go into power mode, while displaying drivetrain malfunction message. Model 2011-14 f56 (cooper, cooper s) ( nhtsa item number - 10056720 ).

Bulletin Date:
2014-11-01
Bulletin Number:
SIM-31-02-14
NHTSA Item Number:
10057571

Component Description: Suspension:front:control arm.

Service Bulletin Summary: Mini: between speeds of 5mph and 30mph, on rough road surfaces and high temperatures, a noise, like squeaking, is heard from front axle, due to front axle control arm hydraulic bearing. Model f55, f56. ( nhtsa item number - 10057571 ).

Bulletin Date:
2014-12-01
Bulletin Number:
SIM-11-10-14
NHTSA Item Number:
10057570

Component Description: (A) Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo-charger., (B) Engine and engine cooling:engine:other fuel types:turbo-charger.

Service Bulletin Summary: Mini: some vehicles have turbocharger noise and a lack or loss of performance, due to restriction of turbocharger oil supply, resulting in oil starvation and seizing of turbocharger assembly. Model all. ( nhtsa item number - 10057570 ).

Bulletin Date:
2015-05-01
Bulletin Number:
N-14-05-09
NHTSA Item Number:
10057380

Component Description: Engine (pws).

Service Bulletin Summary: Mini: see document search button for owner letter. Questions and answers for timing chain of various mini. ( nhtsa item number - 10057380 ).

Bulletin Date:
2015-06-01
Bulletin Number:
SIM-12-04-15
NHTSA Item Number:
10058544

Component Description: Engine (pws).

Service Bulletin Summary: Mini: some vehicles are experiencing several issues as when idling power is loss, before engine starts, extended cranking, clutch pedal fails to return to disengaged position, a high pitched whine noise from lower area of engine. Model f5 ( nhtsa item number - 10058544 ).



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