MINI Mini, R50, R53 (USA)
Coolant capacity & service interval
MINI Mini, R50, R53 (USA) models utilize coolant with a capacity range of 5,3 to 6 liters. The data covers 5 configurations.
The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.
| Type | Specifications |
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| MINI Cooper S John Cooper Works GP (160 kW), R53 (2005-2006) |
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| MINI Cooper (85 kW) (2004-2006) |
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| MINI Cooper S (125 kW) (2004-2006) |
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| MINI Cooper (85 kW) (2001-2004) |
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| MINI Cooper S (120 kW) (2001-2004) |
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Additional Notes
- The MINI Cooper (85 kW) carries a cooling system capacity of 5.3 liters, a figure that applies consistently across both the 2001-2004 and 2004-2006 production spans.
- The MINI Cooper S (120 kW) and Cooper S (125 kW) variants each specify a 6-liter cooling system capacity, representing a 0.7-liter increase over the non-S Cooper figure.
- The Cooper S John Cooper Works GP (160 kW), R53, produced in 2005-2006, shares the same 6-liter cooling system capacity as the standard Cooper S variants despite its higher power output.
- All five configurations carry a normal use condition designation, meaning the capacities listed reflect standard operating service fills rather than values tied to severe-duty or first-change-only scenarios.
- The capacity difference between the 85 kW Cooper and the 120 kW or 125 kW Cooper S aligns with the larger supercharged engine in the S variants, which generates more heat and requires a greater coolant volume to maintain thermal regulation.
- The 6-liter figure remains unchanged between the 120 kW Cooper S of 2001-2004 and the revised 125 kW Cooper S of 2004-2006, indicating no cooling system capacity adjustment accompanied the power increase between those two generations.