The Mini lines of vehicles comes with one of the most comprehensive schedule maintenance programs in its class, covering recommended scheduled maintenance for up to 3 years or 36,000 miles ( or whichever comes first).

This includes items such as:

• Engine Oil Services
• Inspection Services
• Brake Fluid Service
• Engine Air Filter
• Cabin Air Microfilter
• Remote control/keybattery
• Sparkplugs

More specifics are found in this manual: https://www.miniusa.com/content/dam/mini/PDF/Maintenance/Maintenance_2017_Manual.pdf

 

But what happens after your complementary scheduling runs out.. do you continue going to the dealer for service at inflated prices?

Gen2 MINI Cooper and Cooper S models have a slightly different maintenance schedule than Gen3 models but these are the general recommendations.

• Synthetic Oil Change : Every 10,000 miles
• Service reminder light: Every 10,000 miles
• Spark plugs replacement: Every 100,000 miles
• Oxygen sensor replacement: Every 100,000 miles
• Brake fluid flush: Every 30,000 miles
• Drive belt(s) replace: Every 60,000 miles
• Cabin air filter replace: Every 30,000 miles
• Tire Rotation: Every 30,000 miles
• Coolant flush: Every 60,000 miles
• Air filter replace: Every 60,000 miles
• Automatic transmission fluid change: 30,000 miles

The next time you are in your Mini, check the mileage on the odometer to see discover if you are behind schedule on your regular maintenance or fluid maintenance.

 

Regular Checks Performed by the Vehicle Operator

In addition to the maintenance procedures usually performed by mechanics, MINI recommends that you regularly check, and address when necessary, the following items:
• Washer fluid level
• Engine oil level
• Coolant level
• Brake fluid level
• Tires — pressure, condition and wear

 

If you are behind on your Mini Cooper maintenance service schedule, or not sure how to properly check these items, please give us a call.