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How to Change the Oil on a Mini Cooper S R56

Model: Mini Mini R55, R57, R56 - Years 2007-2014
Part: Engine oil

To perform the oil change on a Mini Cooper S R56, first lift the front of the car, open the oil filler cap (to facilitate draining), then place a large container under the sump and unscrew the drain bolt, allowing the used oil to drain: dispose of it along with the filter at an authorised centre. On the R56, although the filter is located at the bottom, it is accessible from the top, but the coolant reservoir is in front and obstructs access, so you need to remove it by unscrewing an 8 mm bolt, detaching a lower pin, and two front clips. Unscrew the filter cover, replace the O-ring lubricating the new one with clean oil, insert the new filter, replace the cover, and fit the new drain plug with a new washer. Refit the coolant reservoir, add about 3.5 litres of oil according to the manufacturer's specifications, start the engine to fill the filter, then check with the dipstick and top up with a little oil at a time until just below the "max" mark on the dipstick.

Posted on 26 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

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