MINI MINI Countryman, R60 (USA)

Coolant capacity & service interval

The MINI Countryman, R60 (USA) uses coolant with a capacity ranging from 5.5 to 6.5 liters depending on the configuration. Four configurations are covered in the data.

The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.

TypeSpecifications
MINI Countryman Cooper (90 kW) (2010-2016)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
MINI Countryman Cooper S (135 kW) (2010-2016)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5,5-6 liter
MINI Countryman Cooper S ALL4 (135 kW) (2010-2016)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5,5-6 liter
MINI Countryman John Cooper Works ALL4 (160 kW) (2010-2016)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6-6,5 liter

Additional Notes

  • The MINI Countryman Cooper S (135 kW) and Cooper S ALL4 (135 kW) share an identical cooling system capacity range of 5.5–6 liters, indicating the addition of the ALL4 all-wheel-drive system does not alter the coolant volume requirement for the 135 kW engine.
  • The John Cooper Works ALL4 (160 kW) carries a notably higher cooling system capacity of 6–6.5 liters compared to the 5.5–6 liter range of the 135 kW variants, reflecting the greater thermal load generated by the higher-output engine.
  • All four configurations list a normal use condition, meaning the capacity figures apply to standard operating environments rather than severe-duty or first-fill scenarios.
  • The MINI Countryman R60 Cooper (90 kW) does not carry a discrete numeric capacity figure; instead, the specification references filling between the minimum and maximum marks on the reservoir, which is a level-based fill method rather than a measured volume approach.
  • The capacity ranges given for the 135 kW and 160 kW variants represent a half-liter spread rather than a fixed single value, which is typical for cooling systems where residual fluid, trapped air pockets, or minor variation in drain completeness can affect the total refill volume.

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