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2016 MINI COOPER

1.5L I3 TurboFWDAUTOMATICgasturbo
4 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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Oil Change Torque Specs

for 2016 Mini Cooper 1.5L I3 Turbo · FWD
Units

10 fasteners

Seq
Component
Torque
Angle
Mounting Bolts
19 lb-ft · 26 Nm
Oil Drain Plug
Critical
Use new crush washer
26 lb-ft · 35 Nm
Oil Filler Cap
Hand tight
5 lb-ft · 7 Nm
Oil Filler Cap
Hand tight
5 lb-ft · 6 Nm
Oil Filter
Hand tight + 3/4 turn
17 lb-ft · 23 Nm
Oil Filter
Hand tight + 3/4 turn
17 lb-ft · 23 Nm
Oil Filter Housing Cap
For cartridge-type filters
18 lb-ft · 25 Nm
Oil Filter (Spin-On)
Hand tight plus 3/4 turn
15 lb-ft · 20 Nm
Skid Plate Bolts
If equipped
10 lb-ft · 13 Nm
Skid Plate Bolts
If equipped
10 lb-ft · 14 Nm
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