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How to Check the Oil Level in a Mini

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

How to maintain your Mini. This video explains how to check the engine oil level easily. Open the car door and pull up the lever to open the engine compartment located at the bottom left of the dashboard. Lift the front bonnet until it clicks and insert your fingers underneath, push the lever to open it and lift it up, securing it in place. Pull out the engine oil dipstick and check the level, using a cloth to clean the dipstick. If the oil on the dipstick is below the marked area, top it up by unscrewing the oil filler cap on the engine.

Updated on 25 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

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