2015 F56 Mini Cooper S Oil Change

[@sk8guitardrums]

This is one of the best and well documented videos on changing engine oil for this car. thanks for the video

[@edl3063]

Super helpful and too the point. I just performed an oil service on my f56 using oem parts from local dealer. The filter housing drain plug is 13mm on the new dealer filter. The one on the car was t55. Since I was under the car, I went ahead with removing the under tray to perform an inspection. Under tray was secured with 8mm screw bolts, 14 of them. my f56....2018, jcw tuning kit (exhaust, tune), nw engineering 22mm solid rear bar and end links (factory endlinks are plastic, factory rear bar way too soft/hollow), michelin pilot sports (oem pirelli runflat were subpar).

[@thedude1590]

Cheers my friend. I was trying to find the size for the oil filter cap. Turns out it’s t55.

[@CAPTAINOKIN1776]

Thank you! Been searching for a good video so I can do mine tomorrow.

[@DanDiMaggio]

Great Video! Going to be referencing this when I do mine. Changed lots of oil in the past but first time on the Mini. I was actually a bit surprised. Looks like a simple job. Guess I assumed it would be a pain since it had anything to do with BMW lol. Thanks!

[@CalyptusCity]

Thank you for your help, how many liters you use for the Mini F56 B48 Engine?

[@LittleBear-m4s]

Where do I buy the giant socket to remove the filter housing?

[@antmax]

Good video. I just wish these cars had a dipstick, much better for piece of mind. I noticed the race cars are modified to have a dipstick.

[@moniinnola]

What! Thanks for this. I'm so confused why when I call certain places for oil changes traveling the U.S. some will literally tell me "a mini coopers oil change is too difficult." This video shows its not that serious to do at all! After a recent visit to one place in D.C., I realized they say this when they don't have the filters to replace in the car. Some mechanic places are seriously ridiculous.

[@gsmini1749]

Awesome video, thanks man. I’m changing my oil and filter tomorrow!!

[@jssdgarage]

Glad it helped 🤙 Keep On Motoring 🏁

[@gsmini1749]

@@jssdgarage it did I managed to do it myself for the first time ever!! Thanks man.

[@bx16v]

A smear of oil round the o-ring before installation is good practice

[@jssdgarage]

The torque rating is for dry threads.

[@bx16v]

@@jssdgarage not talking about the torque rating - generally you'd smear oil on the oil filter housing o ring, or the seal directly on the canister if it is a metal type - it prevents the possibility of an install related tearing or moving, and also prolongs the life of the oring and integrity of the seal. Some people use rubber grease, but a drop of the old oil smeared round it works too.

[@jssdgarage]

I believe by nature of the canister design it probably would mess with the threads and torque rating. But probably not, might be something to relook at in the future

[@karyl372]

Thanks! About to do my oil change now.

[@rsw9480]

Why wouldn't use the Jacking Pucks installed on the car to prevent damage ??

[@jssdgarage]

Because then it wouldn't be able to put jack stands on those points. Its always easier with ramps, or a low profile jack to use the subframe as a jacking point

[@eluv201]

Great vid bro. Should you always change your air filter in your mini when you do an oil change? If not what could happen?

[@jssdgarage]

If your air filter is too dirty you will obstruct the airflow to your engine, thus possible combustion issues could occur. Personality I alternate in changing the filter between oil changes, because my mini is not a daily commuter. I do always check the condition of the filter prior to the service.

[@haifajo]

Thanks for this video :) I have a 2015 Mini Cooper, what brand should I get to change my engine oil? I know that I should use a high performance synthetic oil w50-40. Where do I get spare parts for my mini such as brake pads, discs, air filter, engine mounts? appreciate your help :)

[@jssdgarage]

The oil service kit i grabbed from MiniMania. You can source alot of OEM stuff there. FCPEuro is another great source. Another one is OutMotoring. Browse around find the best deal for your budget is my advice.

[@RP4UXO]

Those parts seem exorbitantly expensive to me. I'll have to forgo getting a minicooper.

[@smvckerz519]

All in, if you reuse the oil filter tool, you’re only gonna use about $20 - $50 on oil, and that’s it.

[@charles-fg7el]

Hello J , have you got the part number for the oil change kit ,please

[@jssdgarage]

We have listed parts and tools in video description. Keep on Motoring!!

[@azzammeeralam]

Great job! Mini did bad job placing wire harness too close to oil filter

[@musntang1]

Great video. What size socket is use to remove oil filter housing?

[@jssdgarage]

32mm for oil filter housing Keep On Motoring 🤙

[@giannimini3293]

thanks for this video 👍

[@ProGamerKid2000]

So you say under the door handle is where you should Jack? I have the 4 door cooper (f55) and I've heard the same thing to Jack under the panel but i felt it and it was just plastic and I was scared to Jack it up.

[@jssdgarage]

The actual structure under the rocker panel is pretty solid, if you have a low profile jack or you setup your mini on ramps you can use a 2x4 (2ft in lenght should be good) to add a longer pressure point and minimize your doubt for damage to the plastic bits. 👌

[@charlesthomas4032]

I use a piece of scrap 1x4 wood about a foot long to cushion the jack and spread the load. My jackstand points have more damage on them.

[@census3370]

I always wanted a mini but my parents didn’t let me. 😞 ended up with a bmw but I still want that mini hopefully I can score a cheap one

[@harrykingiii134]

How many MM (what size) is the oil filter socket?!?🤷‍♂️

[@jssdgarage]

32mm for the oil filter housing Keep on Motoring 🤙

[@M4l1nk]

How much oil did you put in?

[@jssdgarage]

6liters/6quarts for S model Non S 5liters/quarts

[@alsn126]

Is 5.5qts okay? (5 and half bottles of 5w-20)

[@jorgesalinas6697]

Worse advice to jack-up the car. The correct way is always pick it up from the lift points/pads and always put a jackstand under..