Mini Countryman Oil Type & Capacity
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Mini Countryman takes 0W-20 engine oil, about 5.6 qt with a filter change, on 2025-2027 models. Older ones use the same grade but hold a different amount - 2022-2024 models take 4.8-5.6 qt - so check your year in the table below.
Oil by model year
| Model years | Oil type | Capacity | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2027 | 0W-20 | 5.6 qt | Shop 0W-20 |
| 2022-2024 | 0W-20 | 4.8-5.6 qt | Shop 0W-20 |
| 2020-2021 | 0W-20 | 4.5-5.6 qt | Shop 0W-20 |
| 2018-2019 | 0W-20 | 4.5-5.6 qt | Shop 0W-20 |
| 2017 | 0W-20 | 4.4-5.6 qt | Shop 0W-20 |
| 2011-2016 | 0W-30 | 4.4 qt | Shop 0W-30 |
Capacity is with a filter change and can vary by engine - open your exact year below for the per-engine figures and our sources. Shop links go to Amazon, and we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Every Countryman year
Frequently asked
What kind of oil does a Mini Countryman take?
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Mini Countryman takes 0W-20 engine oil, about 5.6 qt with a filter change, on 2025-2027 models. Older ones use the same grade but hold a different amount - 2022-2024 models take 4.8-5.6 qt - so check your year in the table below.
How many quarts of oil does a Mini Countryman take?
About 5.6 qt with a filter change on 2025-2027 models, and 4.8-5.6 qt on 2022-2024 models. Capacity varies by engine, so check your exact year for the per-engine figure - and finish on the dipstick rather than pouring in the full amount.
Does the oil type change by year on the Mini Countryman?
Yes. We record 6 different factory specs across the years we cover - 2025-2027: 0W-20; 2022-2024: 0W-20; 2020-2021: 0W-20. Use the table above and confirm against your owner's manual.
Sources. The oil grade and capacity for 17 of 17 model years is checked against a cited source, most often AMSOIL lookup guide - 2026 Mini Countryman, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo (B48A20O2, B48A20T2), BMW Group PressClub USA (MINI USA) and EPA fuel economy listing (2027 engines). Each year page lists its own sources.
Last verified 2026-10-08. Maintained by Matan B., who runs GarageDex. How we verify.