How to change the engine oil and filter on a Mini One 2014 to 2018

Do you need to change the engine oil and oil filter on your Mini Cooper, Cooper S or Mini One (2014 to 2018 models) but don't know where to start? This video tutorial shows you step-by-step how to do it!

The video was filmed in our workshop where we strip down and rebuild every car when producing our world-famous car repair manuals. Our 2014 to 2018 Mini manual contains 20 more videos like this one, and covers 14 to 18 reg plates for the following models:

Petrol:
Mini One 1.2 litre (1198cc) 3-cyl turbo (March 2014 - 2018)
Mini Cooper 1.2 litre (1198cc) 3-cyl turbo (March 2014 - 2018)
Mini Cooper S 1.2 litre (1198cc) 3-cyl turbo (March 2014 - 2018)
Mini One 1.5 litre (1499cc) 3-cyl turbo(March 2014 - 2018)
Mini Cooper 1.5 litre (1499cc) 3-cyl turbo (March 2014 - 2018)
Mini Cooper S 1.5 litre (1499cc) 3-cyl turbo (March 2014 - 2018)
Mini One 2.0 litre (1998cc) 4-cyl turbo (March 2014 - 2018)
Mini Cooper 2.0 litre (1998cc) 4-cyl turbo (March 2014 - 2018)
Mini Cooper S 2.0 litre (1998cc) 4-cyl turbo (March 2014 - 2018)

Diesel:
Mini One 1.5 litre (1496cc) 3-cyl (March 2014 - 2018)
Mini Cooper 1.5 litre (1496cc) 3-cyl (March 2014 - 2018)
Mini Cooper S 1.5 litre (1496cc) 3-cyl (March 2014 - 2018)

Note: Our manual dDoes NOT cover 2.0 litre turbo-diesel, or Clubman, Countryman, Convertible, or John Cooper Works (JCW) versions. It also does NOT cover ‘Mk 2’-based models (Paceman, Roadster, Coupe) or facelifted ‘Mk 3’ range introduced March 2018.

Videos that come with the online manual include:

Air filter change
Alternator replacement
Auxiliary belt replacement
Battery removal & replacement
Coolant pump replacement
Coolant replacement
Driveshaft removal and installation
Engine oil and filter change
Fluid level checks
Front brake pads replacement
Fuel pump replacement
Front suspension strut replacement
Headlight bulbs replacement
Manual transmission oil change
Pollen filter replacement
Rear brake pads replacement
Rear light cluster bulbs replacement
Rear shock absorber replacement
Spark plug replacement
Starter motor replacement
Wiper blade replacement

[discerningmind]

Excellent video for the new MINI owner. Fast, Clear, and to the point. Best oil change video I've seen.

[yohnny]

A car with no dipstick. Sounds innovative.

[andrewnoble]

Thanks - very informative! I still don’t like the absence of dipstick - I guess because I’m old school and like to see how dirty the oil looks on it between changes, also to check the level without having to go through the palaver of starting/running/fully warming up the engine and getting the computer to measure it.

[claudiovictoria]

Excellent video! Very good details, coming soon I’ll do the oil change to my Mini Cooper for the first time by myself and this video looks very helpful! Thank you sir 🙌🏼

[panchovillasmith]

Sweet found the drain plug torque = 25 NM
(1:30), central drain screw torque =25nm,
Now to get a 32mm cap for the cartridge
Thank you this will help.

[adavies]

What dipstick forgot to add a dipstick
What an easy way to overfill an engine
Thanks for the info and the torque settings

[Slanovich]

Does keeping the car level help drain more oil at all?

[GamingGymnasts]

ive been searching ages to find where the dipstick is located, to find out their isnt one! wow im stupid. Thank you for the video

[tidlof]

I would add that the O ring must be installed in it's designated slot (a couple threads above the bottom of the threads) and not at the bottom as one (or I) would normally expect. I did not pay attention to that and had an annoying leak which I discovered after driving 20 miles and fortunately noticed a small puddle where I had parked. I could see that the O ring had been displaced when I took the filter housing off.

[zacharyflack]

What size socket do you need for the central drain screw?

[weaksause]

Awesome video, better than the guys at the parts store.

Now how do I reset the computer to tell it it has new oil in it?

[drjonte]

Thank you so much I really appreciate your video ☺️

[alsn]

Is the transmission fluid sealed for life? so no transmission fluid is needed? sorry i see nowhere of transmission fluid change on this F series model( specific 2016 F56 B46 )

[Mr]

Hi how many liters
Do they hold...
Thanks

[juanpablo-vnxo]

great video....many thanks (on a side note what kind of 'dipstick' thought getting rid of the dipstick was a good idea??? - talk about over engineering and making things more complicated for no you need is the oil level sensor to go bad and not enough oil and big bang - stupid!)

[civilian]

What happens if I only jack up the front of the car? I only have two jack stands.

[jesustrevizo]

What's the Nm torque spec using a Quarter on that removed panel?

[JaveDansari_]

Sir mini cooper me giar oil kitna dalta h

[raymondjiii]

How far down does the o-ring go on the cap? Does it go into the larger channel or pushed all the way to the bottom?

[smkymtnguy]

My 2017 Mini does not have these flaps!