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2016 Mini Cooper
2.0L 4-cyl Engine Code B46A20M0 Engine Code B46A20M0 Turbo
189 bhp. @ 4700 rpm / Torque: 207 ft. lbs. @ 1250 rpm
16 Valves Double Overhead Camshaft Variable Valve Timing
2.0L - Inline 4-cyl (1998 cc) Code: B46M (Gasoline engine w/ Turbocharger)
Compression Ratio: 11:1

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  1. Engine Oil

    Grade 1  »  SEO69
    No AMSOIL Product Recommendation
    All TEMPS  »  0W-20
  2. Manual Transmission

    Manual Transmission, GS6-59SG  »  GLSC7

    All TEMPS  » 
    No AMSOIL Product Recommendation
  3. Automatic Transmission

    Automatic Transmission, F21  »  SL158

    No AMSOIL Product Recommendation
  4. Brake Fluid

    Brake Fluid  »  HBH

    DOT 3 and 4 Brake Fluid (BFLVCN) [1]
  5. Clutch Fluid

    Clutch Fluid  »  HBH

    DOT 3 and 4 Brake Fluid (BFLVCN) [1]
  6. Lubricants & Fluids Comments  »  [*]

    [1] MINI DOT 4 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid, P/N 81 22 0 146 735

  7. Fluid Capacities (drive train fluids)

    Engine, with filter  »  5.5 quarts [1]
    Cooling System, ATXL Initial Fill  »  6.4 quarts
    Passenger Car & Light Truck Antifreeze & Coolant
    AMSOIL Antifreeze and Engine Coolant
    Cooling System, MTXL Initial Fill  »  6.1 quarts
    Passenger Car & Light Truck Antifreeze & Coolant
    AMSOIL Antifreeze and Engine Coolant
    Automatic Transmission, F21 Initial Fill  »  Not Specified
    Automatic Transmission, Total Fill
    6 speed F21  »  5.8 quarts
    Manual Transmission, GS6-59SG  »  4 pints
    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  »  15 ft/lbs [1]
    Manual Transmission GS6-59SG
    Fill Plug 29-35 ft/lbs
    Drain Plug 29-35 ft/lbs

    Torque Specification Comments
    [1] On the oil filter housing, remove drain plug.
    Replace drain plug and O-ring seal.
    Tighten drain plug on housing 3.7 ft-lbs.
    On the oil pan, replace the seal for the drain plug.

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

    No Recommendations
  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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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...

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, rear
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:
2015-06-01
Bulletin Number:
12 04 15
NHTSA Item Number:
10059110

Component Description: (A) Electrical system., (B) Engine (pws).

Service Bulletin Summary: Mini: due to faulty installation of crankshaft sensor, catalytic converter, powertrain, fuel high pressure, and boost pressure control, customer complaints of noise from lower engine, loss of power, decrease in engine speed and depressed c ( nhtsa item number - 10059110 ).


Recall Data Provided by NHTSA

#
1
Make(s):
BMW, MINI
Model(s):
COOPER, COOPER S, I3, JOHN COOPER WORKS
Year(s):
2014, 2015, 2016
Manufacturer:
BMW of North America, LLC
NHTSA ID:
15V628000
Recall Date:
October 7th, 2015
Units Affected:
6,073

Affected Component: Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module.

Summary: Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 mini cooper s and mini cooper two-door vehicles, 2015-2016 mini john cooper works and mini cooper s and mini cooper four-door vehicles and 2014-2015 bmw i3 vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the passenger frontal air bag may not deploy properly in a low speed crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 208, "occupant crash protection. ".

Conequence: In the event of a vehicle crash, an air bag that does not deploy properly increases the risk of injury to the front seat passenger. .

Remedy: Mini and bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on november 25, 2015. Owners may contact mini customer service at 1-866-825-1525 and bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417. .

Notes: Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153).

#
2
Make(s):
BMW, MINI
Model(s):
COOPER, X1
Year(s):
2016
Manufacturer:
BMW of North America, LLC
NHTSA ID:
15V887000
Recall Date:
December 30th, 2015
Units Affected:
2

Affected Component: Steering:gear box (other than rack and pinion).

Summary: Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling one model year 2016 mini cooper hardtop 2 door vehicle manufactured november 24, 2015, and one bmw x1 sports activity vehicle (sav) manufactured october, 19 2015. The steering gearbox may have been manufactured with incorrect parts. .

Conequence: A gearbox malfunction may cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash. .

Remedy: Bmw will replace the steering gearbox, free of charge. Affected vehicles are located in dealer inventoryand will be remedied before customer retail. The recall began on december 28, 2015. Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417. .

Notes: Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153).

#
3
Make(s):
MINI
Model(s):
COOPER, COOPER S
Year(s):
2016, 2017
Manufacturer:
BMW of North America, LLC
NHTSA ID:
17V222000
Recall Date:
March 31st, 2017
Units Affected:
16,883

Affected Component: Exterior lighting:brake lights.

Summary: Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2016-2017 mini cooper clubman, cooper s clubman and jcw clubman vehicles. When the affected vehicles are braking and the turn signals are on, the inner, bumper-mounted, brake light will go out. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. ".

Conequence: If the brake light does not illuminate when a turn signal is activated, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a crash. .

Remedy: Mini will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the vehicle to correct the brake lighting, free of charge. The recall began may 22, 2017. Owners may contact mini customer service at 1-866-825-1525. .

Notes: Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153).

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