PTUNING Posted June 2, 2014 Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 As the title stated. Can everyone chime in regarding their MINI. Please specify year, model, and how much oil your MINI consume. I like to get an idea if this is common to a particular year and model. Thanks. Mike @ PTUNING AIM/Email: mike@ptuning.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PTUNING Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenCactus Posted June 2, 2014 Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 Yes. She always has. There are no leaks. I just have to keep on top of checking it. 2007 S, about a quart every other month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted June 2, 2014 Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 Tigger has never burned oil and is very rarely low. 2006 S model Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SneakyBaron Posted June 2, 2014 Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 2013 S I don't check as much as I should but when I do it never seems to get any lower than the previous time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vetsvette Posted June 2, 2014 Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 (edited) Does a bear $%*t in the woods? 1 quart more or less every 1K. '07 S with 120K+ miles. :rock: Edited June 4, 2014 by vetsvette Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted June 2, 2014 Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 Mark says that Max his '09 JCW will burn some and needs it added every few thousand miles Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1975_mini Posted June 2, 2014 Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 2009 cooper s clubman, goes through about a quart every two to three months depending on how had we are driving. 1975 Mini 1000, 998cc A+ w/ K&N air filter, 10" Mamba wheels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teddy M. Posted June 3, 2014 Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 BURNS NO OIL AND HAS NO LEAKS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAB 67 Posted June 3, 2014 Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 2004 MCS, 135K, owned since new. Oil changed every 7500 miles. I add at least one quart, but never more than two quarts, between changes. JAB 67 Fairfax, VA 2004 MCS, PW/B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gigi Posted June 3, 2014 Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 2009 Cooper automatic, 140,000+ miles. About 1/3 quart between oil changes which I typically do every 5,000-7,500 miles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephatron Posted June 3, 2014 Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 R56s run hotter than the first gen cars. I typically consume about a quart every 1,500 or so. Alberto helped change my valve cover gasket and spark plugs before MOTD this year and that seems to have helped with with consumption. We all know I drive like I stole her (I have the tickets to prove it!). Lucy is a 2007 hardtop S, about to hit 71k and she has the N14 engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minierik10 Posted June 3, 2014 Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 R56s run hotter than the first gen cars. I typically consume about a quart every 1,500 or so. Alberto helped change my valve cover gasket and spark plugs before MOTD this year and that seems to have helped with with consumption. We all know I drive like I stole her (I have the tickets to prove it!). Lucy is a 2007 hardtop S, about to hit 71k and she has the N14 engine. similar to mine. mini states 1 quart every 1000 miles is normal. but i think my valve cover is leaking again 2010 Mini Copper S *Stg 2 Battle Tuned* 2006 Jeep Liberty Renegade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PTUNING Posted June 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 Thanks everyone for your input. My 2008 S consume about 1 quart every 1500 miles. So it seems to be on par with most other 07-08 S posted here. So from the information posted so far, seems like the 02-06 is fine, and the latest 13 model is fine too. All other models should definitely check their oil regularly :-) Please keep this information coming. Mike @ PTUNING AIM/Email: mike@ptuning.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PTUNING Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1975_mini Posted June 3, 2014 Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 13s just haven't developed a taste for oil yet, they're still babes. Give them a year or so. Really it's pretty simple Turbos like oil. Thanks everyone for your input. My 2008 S consume about 1 quart every 1500 miles. So it seems to be on par with most other 07-08 S posted here. So from the information posted so far, seems like the 02-06 is fine, and the latest 13 model is fine too. All other models should definitely check their oil regularly :-) Please keep this information coming. 1975 Mini 1000, 998cc A+ w/ K&N air filter, 10" Mamba wheels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PTUNING Posted June 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 13s just haven't developed a taste for oil yet, they're still babes. Give them a year or so. Really it's pretty simple Turbos like oil. So true :laugh: Mike @ PTUNING AIM/Email: mike@ptuning.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PTUNING Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FAST060 Posted June 3, 2014 Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 13s just haven't developed a taste for oil yet, they're still babes. Give them a year or so. Really it's pretty simple Turbos like oil. SMOKIE, 2013 R56, drinks like a fish (during the driving season). I keep a quart on me but she is on par with the 07-09 crew of 1500 miles she will need a quart or so. https://www.instagram.com/smokiendabandit/ 2009 MCS, HzB/B, CWP, PP, "BLUR" MOTORING ID: SOAR143 - MINI Community Service 2013 JCW GP, Thunder Grey, "SMOKIE" MOTORING ID: FAST060 2014 MCS Clubman, Highclass Gray, "THE ADMIRAL" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisTKD Posted June 4, 2014 Report Share Posted June 4, 2014 Yes. 2009 Cooper S Auto. Amount of consumption varies - I had to add a quart at the end of the Dragon festivities. It depends on how long the car is running and how hot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichSperry Posted June 5, 2014 Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 2010S with more mods than you an shake a stick at... 46K miles, have added 1 quart total since new. And I drive it like I stole it. lol No matter where you go, there you are! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhBe1 Posted July 2, 2014 Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 '12 Cooper S, 17000 miles, dipstick always reads high. quirk - '12 CR MCS 6m, WP, MR, HK. Conti DWS, Kosei K4R, Hardened NM TA insert, NM strut bar, Rennline skidplate, WMW heat shield, Philips X-treme, OEM Lumbars, mudflaps & black trim, free camber mod, WeatherTech mats, RearGuard... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted August 8, 2014 Report Share Posted August 8, 2014 '14 JCW Coupe, (8,500 miles) never seems low but definitely got dirty. The dealership advised me to check it everytime I got petrol. Penelope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmcveay Posted August 8, 2014 Report Share Posted August 8, 2014 The 2nd Gen, pre-refresh "S" models consume more oil than either post refresh or 1st Gen and it boils down to one thing... The turbo. 1st Gen's that aren't leaking for blowing it past the valve guides or piston rings won't consume very much. 2nd Gen, pre-refresh "S" models consume more oil because the turbo is both cooled and lubricated with engine oil and they are "loose" enough that there's a substantial amount of oil that gets into the intake tract. That's also why the 2nd Gens have such a problem with carbon build up on the valves and combustion chamber. My 09 "S" wanted 1/2 quart or so every 2k or so. My 12 JCW was a little better. The motor in the refresh (11 or "S" and 13 for JCW I think) made some changes that may have cut the consumption rate. 2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon "Homer" 2012 MB/CR JCW R55 "Merlin" Sold 2009 LB/LB R56 "Archie" Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...