Complete 2007-2013 Mini Cooper S Oil Change and Spark Plug 60k Service Guide (2nd Gen R56)

Here's a video for a 2011 Mini Cooper S 60K Service and serves as a guide for how to change your oil, cabin air filter, intake air filter, spark plugs and ignition coil maintenance repair. This video shows the entire process: lifting the car, draining oil, prepping new parts and filling/check the oil, replacing spark plugs, coils and filters. This how to guide works for all model years of the Mini Cooper R56 Hatchback (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013). It's not a convertible or clubman or countryman, but should be similar processes. Should also work for JCW and coupe models.

Even if you're just looking for a video on how to change the oil on your 2011 Mini Cooper S, this is the best oil change guide. It never hurts to check your filters with every oil change.

How do I research my repairs? I use a shop service manual like this one here http://shrsl.com/4q1as. Search the site if you have another year, they likely have it.
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00:00 Introduction and Prep
01:03 Cabin air filter replacement
02:22 Lifting the car and placing on jackstands
03:16 Locate drain plug and drain oil
03:40 Replace intake air filter
06:37 Remove ignition coils
07:40 Remove spark plugs
09:06 New spark plugs set
10:36 New ignition coils set
12:33 Replace Drain Plug
13:34 Remove jack stands and level car
14:02 Remove oil filter housing (behind coolant reservoir)
15:31 Prepare new oil filter
16:57 Replace oil filter housing (and coolant reservoir)
18:11 Add oil and check levels
19:56 Summary and Outro

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Tools list
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3/8" Ratchet
8mm Hex for oil plug
27mm Socket for oil housing
t25, t30 Torx bit for air filter housing, coolant reservoir
14mm 12-point spark plug socket
Torque Wrench
Flathead screwdriver, pick tool, or needle-nose pliers to replace gasket
Jack Stands
Floor Jack or
If you don't have an HF nearby, these ramps by BISupply are as good: https://amzn.to/3N1AcSa
I recommend Harbor Freight ramps, especially if you can find on sale/coupon: https://tinyurl.com/ycx3xasj
Oil pan and empty jugs to bring old oil to your local AutoZone/O Reilly's

Parts List
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4.4 Quarts - 0W-30 Synthetic Oil - 83-21-5-A2A-F99 -
(You'll need 5 bottles as each bottle is 1.05 qt)
Alternative choice: https://amzn.to/3xubmph
Oil Filter Kit - 11-42-7-622-446 https://amzn.to/4ag9oaB
Air Intake Filter - 13-71-7-568-728 - https://amzn.to/4aAGaDa
Cabin Air Filter - 64-31-9-127-516 - https://amzn.to/4aDrseJ
Bosch Iridium Spark Plugs - https://amzn.to/3Vu2l67
(Please note that OEM plugs are Platinum)
Bosch Ignition Coils - https://amzn.to/3vkwj1R

In my opinion, do not buy any OEM parts online, just go to your local Mini/BMW dealership parts department where the pricing will be competitive and they will likely match any online OEM pricing that is lower.

I went with Bosch aftermarket plugs and coils because OEM was significantly more expensive

Capacities and Specifications
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Drain Plug: 30 Nm or 22 ft-lbs
Oil Filter housing: 25 Nm or 18 ft-lbs
SAE 5w-30 (Mini LL-01 rated)
4.4 US Quarts (or 4.2 L)

Spark Gap: 0.032” (note the Bosch plugs are pre-gapped to 0.027")
Spark Plug Torque: 23 +/- 3 Nm or 17 +/- 2 ft-lbs

My torque wrench recommendation: https://amzn.to/4bKQZnb

Links to tools I used
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The entire process was done with Gearwrench's 232-Piece mechanics toolset, which I review here:    • STILL AVAILABLE: Gearwrench 232 Piece...  

27mm Socket - I used Gearwrench's Oil Cannister socket set: https://amzn.to/3Qe9ExX

14mm 12-point Spark Plug socket as a part of this set: https://amzn.to/3Voonao

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