What kind of oil does a 2010 Mini Cooper take?

5W-30 Synthetic Oil
Your MINI is factory-filled with MINI High Performance Synthetic oils. We recommend MINI High Performance 5W-30 Synthetic Oil (MINI part number 07 51 0 143 829) for regular scheduled engine oil changes.

What oil does Mini Cooper use?

Mini High Performance Synthetic 5W-30 oil is the oil the Mini Cooper dealership uses when it does oil changes on Mini Coopers.

What oil does a Mini Cooper S r56 take?

MINI Factory Oil Filter. MINI Factory 5w-30 Motor Oil – 5 Liters.

Do Mini Coopers need synthetic oil?

Please note that all Mini Cooper S models, Turbo and Supercharged engines, require full synthetic oils.

Can I use 5w30 instead of 10w40?

One must use the oil specified by the manufacturer. If you use 10-w-40 instead of 5-w-30 specified by the manufacturer then the viscosity of 10-w-40 used by you will be higher and oil thicker than what is specified during winters. Similarly the oil viscosity will be higher and oil thicker than specified during summers.

Can I use 10W 40 instead of 5W-30?

Your vehicle does not use 5W-30 oil. The recommended oil viscosity for your vehicle, according to Kia documentation, is 10W-40. If you drive the vehicle in exceptionally cold weather, well below 32 degrees, you can use 5W-30 oil but even 10W-40 is still perfectly OK to use if outdoor temperatures are below freezing.

Can I use 10w40 instead of 5W-30?

Can I use 10W 40 instead of 5w30?

Can you use 5w40 instead of 5w30?

The only major difference between 5w30 and 5w40 is the viscosity in warmer temperatures. This makes the 5w30 better suited for colder temperatures and the 5w40 better suited for warmer ones.

What happens if you mix 5W-30 and 5w40?

It won’t cause any adverse effect on your engine. However, you should make sure that they are under one motor oil brand. Moreover, mixing the two will produce a new viscosity that is not the same as intended by the manufacturer so it’s best to change with the correct viscosity as soon as possible.