MINI MINI Coupé, R58 (EU)

Coolant capacity & service interval

MINI Coupé, R58 (EU) requires coolant with a capacity of 7,5 liters. The service interval for coolant replacement is 48 months. The data covers 1 configuration.

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

TypeSpecifications
MINI Coupé John Cooper Works (2011-2012)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7,5 liter
  • Change 48 months

Additional Notes

  • The MINI Coupé R58 John Cooper Works cooling system holds 7.5 liters of coolant, a volume consistent with a full system fill covering the engine, radiator, heater core, and associated passages.
  • The 7.5-liter capacity applies to the cooling system as a whole rather than the engine block alone, meaning a complete drain and refill procedure would require accounting for residual fluid retained in hoses and the heater matrix.
  • The specified change interval for the John Cooper Works cooling system is 48 months under normal use conditions, placing it on a four-year cycle rather than a mileage-based schedule.
  • A 48-month interval tied to normal use conditions reflects the degradation rate of coolant additives over time, where corrosion inhibitors and pH stabilizers lose effectiveness regardless of distance driven.

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