MINI Cooper Maintenance & Service Specifications
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2012 MINI Cooper. Values below are stored catalog specifications. This catalog does not include a manufacturer service interval.
Available for 2012
- Oil specifications
- Battery specifications
- Wiper sizes
- Tire sizes
Stored catalog coverage: 4 of 4 categories.
Engine oil
Capacity and grade are stored per engine. They are not a mileage interval, and viscosity is not inferred from capacity.
| Engine | Capacity | Grade | Coolant | Drain plug |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N12B16 | 4.4 qt | 5W-30 | 5.5 qt | 18 ft-lb |
| N14B16 Turbocharged | 4.4 qt | 5W-30 | 5.5 qt | 18 ft-lb |
Oil filter identity is not stored in this catalog.
Catalog engine oil for this year
Choose an engine before matching oil products.
Battery
Group, CCA, and stored dimensions are listed per engine. A matching group is not a complete fitment proof.
| Engine | Group | CCA | Stored size |
|---|---|---|---|
| N12B16 | 91-1 | 615 | 11 × 6.90 × 6.90 |
| N12B16 | H4 | 480 | — |
| N12B16 | H7-AGM | 850 | 12.375 × 6.875 × 7.5 |
| N14B16 Turbocharged | 91-1 | 615 | 11 × 6.90 × 6.90 |
| N14B16 Turbocharged | H4 | 480 | — |
| N14B16 Turbocharged | H5-AGM | 680 | 9.5 × 7 × 7.5 |
Catalog batteries for this year
Choose an engine before matching battery products.
Wiper blades
- Driver
- 18 in
- Passenger
- 19 in
- Rear
- 10 in
- Attachment
- Bayonet
Catalog wiper blades for this year
Blade length in a title does not confirm the stored attachment type.
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Tire sizes
Tire pressure is not stored. Use the placard on the vehicle.
- 175/65R15 · load 91 · speed H
- 205/45R17 · load 87 · speed V
- 215/35R18 · load 91 · speed V
- 225/30R20 · load 95 · speed W
Service timing
Exact service intervals are not stored for the MINI Cooper. Do not read an oil capacity or battery group as a mileage schedule. Confirm timing in the owner's manual or the vehicle maintenance monitor.
What each year stores
| Year | Oil | Battery | Wipers | Tires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Stored | Stored | Stored | Stored |
| 2011 | Stored | Stored | Stored | Stored |
| 2010 | Stored | Stored | Stored | Stored |
| 2009 | Stored | Stored | Stored | Stored |
| 2008 | Stored | Stored | Stored | Stored |
| 2007 | Stored | Stored | Stored | Stored |
| 2006 | Stored | Stored | Stored | Stored |
| 2005 | Stored | Stored | Stored | Stored |
| 2004 | Stored | Stored | Stored | Stored |
| 2003 | Stored | Stored | Stored | Stored |
| 2002 | Stored | Stored | Stored | Stored |
Frequently asked questions
What maintenance information is available for this MINI Cooper?
Catalog records for the 2012 MINI Cooper include engine oil, battery, wiper blades, and tire sizes. These are stored specifications, not a manufacturer service interval.
What is the oil capacity on a 2012 MINI Cooper?
Catalog records list 4.4 qt of 5W-30 for the N12B16; 4.4 qt of 5W-30 for the N14B16 Turbocharged.
Does oil capacity vary by engine on a 2012 MINI Cooper?
Yes. Catalog records list separate oil rows for N12B16 and N14B16 Turbocharged. Do not use one engine's capacity for another.
What oil grade is stored for a 2012 MINI Cooper?
Catalog records list 5W-30. Grade can differ by engine, and this catalog does not turn a grade into a change interval.
What coolant capacity is stored for a 2012 MINI Cooper?
Catalog records list 5.5 qt for the N12B16; 5.5 qt for the N14B16 Turbocharged. Coolant type is not stored here.
What battery size does a 2012 MINI Cooper use?
Catalog records list battery group 91-1, H4, H7-AGM, and H5-AGM. Group can differ by engine.
What are the wiper sizes on a 2012 MINI Cooper?
Catalog records list driver 18 in, passenger 19 in, rear 10 in.
What tire sizes are stored for a 2012 MINI Cooper?
Catalog records list 175/65R15, 205/45R17, 215/35R18, and 225/30R20. Tire pressure is not stored. Use the placard on the vehicle.
Does maintenance data change by model year on a MINI Cooper?
Yes. This page keeps one model URL and loads the stored specifications for the year you select. The default year is the latest catalog year that has maintenance specifications.
How do I match engine oil for a 2012 MINI Cooper?
Select the engine, because capacity and grade are stored separately. A catalog oil product is shown when it is mapped to this model year and its title contains that engine's stored viscosity. Manufacturer oil-approval specifications are not stored, so a title match is not an approval.
What is the maintenance interval for a MINI Cooper?
This catalog does not store a manufacturer maintenance interval for the MINI Cooper. Confirm service timing in the owner's manual or the vehicle maintenance monitor. Capacities and sizes on this page are not a mileage schedule.
What should I verify before buying parts for a MINI Cooper?
Match the model year and, when the catalog lists more than one engine, the engine. Oil grade, battery group, and wiper position are separate values. A catalog product mapped to the vehicle is not a claim that every engine uses that product.