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2012 MINI Cooper oil capacity, type & filter

The 2012 MINI Cooper takes 4.4 qt of 0W-30 oil.

Applies to checked engine: 1.6L 4-Cyl Turbo. Also check 2012 MINI Cooper Countryman .

Capacity 4.4 qt i Capacity condition is not listed in the checked data, so confirm whether the service-fill amount includes a new filter before adding oil. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment Verified fit Buy at least 5 qt total; listed capacity is 4.4 qt.
Oil type 0W-30
A3/B4
Verified fit
Oil Filters Options cross-checked
PRO-TEC Shown first PXL57512 Search PXL57512 Purolator L15830 Search L15830 K&N HP-7024 Search HP-7024

PRO-TEC PXL57512 is copied into the checkout checklist below. Other listed filters are source-backed alternatives.

6 sources checked Last checked: 2026-06-27 How we verify →

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2012 MINI Cooper oil specs: capacity conditions and filter notes

Filter part numbers

All listed filter part numbers are compatible alternatives for your vehicle. Choose any one brand, then confirm the exact part number at checkout.

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Source coverage for the 2012 MINI Cooper

Capacity sources

Supported by Pennzoil OATS, AMSOIL Lookup, and Castrol (Olyslager).

Oil type sources

Supported by AMSOIL Lookup and Castrol (Olyslager).

Filter sources

Supported by K&N Filters, Purolator Part Finder, and RockAuto.

Source coverage

6 checked source rows for the 2012 MINI Cooper.

Before ordering for this 2012 MINI Cooper

Checkout verification checklist
1.6L 4-Cyl Turbo Verified fit Buy →
Capacity
4.4 qt
Oil type
0W-30
Interval
10,000 mi / 12 mo
Filter
PRO-TEC PXL57512

Source check: Last checked 2026-06-27 from AMSOIL Lookup, K&N Filters, Pennzoil OATS, RockAuto, Purolator Part Finder, and Castrol (Olyslager).

Same oil specs on other 2012 MINI models

Cooper Countryman

MINI Cooper oil specs by year

This table includes checked MINI Cooper model years available in our database.

Year Capacity Oil type Filter
2025 5.5 qt 0W-20 AMSOIL 51751469
2024 5.5 qt (multiple engines) 0W-20 AMSOIL 51446437
2023 5.5 qt (multiple engines) 0W-20 Purolator PL21756
2022 5.5 qt (multiple engines) 0W-20 Purolator PL21756
2021 5.5 qt (multiple engines) 0W-20 Purolator PL21756
2020 5.5 qt (multiple engines) 0W-20 ULTRA-POWER WL10518
2019 5.5 qt (multiple engines) 0W-20 HASTINGS / BALDWIN P40182
2018 5.5 qt (multiple engines) 0W-20 HASTINGS / BALDWIN P40182
2017 5.5 qt (multiple engines) 0W-20 HASTINGS / BALDWIN P40182
2016 4.5 qt (multiple engines) 0W-20 HASTINGS / BALDWIN P40182
2015 4.8 qt (multiple engines) 0W-30 Purolator L28209
2014 4.8 qt (multiple engines) 0W-30 HASTINGS / BALDWIN P40182
2013 4.4 qt 0W-30 PRO-TEC PXL57512
2012 Current page 4.4 qt 0W-30 PRO-TEC PXL57512
2011 4.4 qt 5W-30 PRO-TEC PXL57512
2010 4.4 qt 5W-30 Purolator L15830
2009 4.4 qt 5W-30 PRO-TEC PXL57512
2008 4.4 qt 5W-30 PRO-TEC PXL57512
2007 4.4 qt 5W-30 PUROLATOR L15465
2006 4.8 qt 5W-30 ULTRA-POWER 57303
2005 4.8 qt 5W-30 ULTRA-POWER 57303

How we verified 2012 MINI Cooper oil data

How we verify fitment

Checked fitment data. Last checked: 2026-06-27.

This page checked 6 sources for the 2012 MINI Cooper. The table lists which checked source contributed capacity, oil type, or filter evidence.

We checked leading oil brands and aftermarket filter catalogs so you don't have to.

Confidence
Verified fit
Sources checked
6
Last checked
2026-06-27
Field-level source support
  • Capacity: Pennzoil OATS, AMSOIL Lookup, and Castrol (Olyslager)
  • Oil type: AMSOIL Lookup and Castrol (Olyslager)
  • Filter: K&N Filters, Purolator Part Finder, and RockAuto
  • Change interval: AMSOIL Lookup and Castrol (Olyslager)
Source Supports Checked Link
AMSOIL Lookup Capacity, Oil type 2026-06-27 Visit brand site
K&N Filters Filter 2026-06-27 Visit brand site
Pennzoil OATS Capacity 2026-06-27 Visit brand site
RockAuto Filter 2026-06-27 Checked source
Purolator Part Finder Filter 2026-06-27 Visit brand site
Castrol (Olyslager) Capacity, Oil type 2026-06-27 Visit brand site

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