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2008 MINI CONVERTIBLE
1.6L I4•FWD•gas•W10B16
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Fluid · Engine Oil

Engine Oil

for 2008 Mini Convertible 1.6L I4 · FWD
Fluid Type
5W-30 full synthetic
Spec: API SM or ACEA A3/B3
Capacity
4.2qt
3.97 L
Drain & Refill
4.2 qt
3.97 L
Change Interval
5,000 mi
8,045 km

Notes

Capacity includes oil filter. BMW/Mini recommends Castrol TWS 10W-60 for high-performance driving, but 5W-30 is standard spec.

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