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ENGINE OIL

Adding engine oil

Only top up oil when the oil level has

dropped to just above the lower notch of

the dipstick, but before it goes below this

mark.

MINI engines are designed to operate

without oil additives; the use of addi-

tives could lead to damage in some cases.

This also applies to the CVT, the manual

transmission, and the differential.<

The manufacturer recommends that you

have the oil changed only at your MINI

center.

Continuous exposure to used oil has

caused cancer in laboratory testing.

For this reason, any skin areas that come

into contact with oil should be thoroughly

washed with soap and water.

Always store oil, grease, etc., out of reach of

children. Comply with all warning labels

and information on lubricant containers.<

Comply with the applicable environ-

mental laws regulating the disposal

of used oil.<

Approved engine oils

The quality of the engine oil selected has

critical significance for the operation and

service life of an engine. Based on extensive

testing, the manufacturer approves only

certain grades of engine oil.

You can find out from your MINI

center which individual oils have

been approved by the manufacturer.<

Alternative oil specifications

If you are unable to obtain one of these oils,

you may use small volumes of other oils

between oil changes in exceptional cases.

One of the following oil specifications must

be on the oil package:

> Preferred: BMW Longlife-01

> Alternative: BMW Longlife-98,

BMW Longlife or ACEA A3.

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