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What gas does a Mini Cooper S take?

What gas does a Mini Cooper S take?

although they strongly suggest 91 octane for all minis, they do allow the use of 89 octane in the “s” and the jcw, and 87 octane in the mini standard, acknowledging that some spark knock will occur which they claim will not harm the engine.

What is the difference between a Mini Cooper S and a JCW?

That engine might seem similar to the one used in the Cooper S, but in the latter, it produces just 184bhp and belies the extensive performance surgery the JCW has undergone in the form of a lightened crankshaft and reinforced pistons. The JCW does the century sprint in 6.3 seconds, the Cooper S in 7.2 seconds.

What is a Mini Cooper classified as?

Mini Cooper may refer to: The Mini (marque), which includes a number of different models produced by BMW since 2000. A number of different models have cars with the “Mini Cooper” title, including the Mini Hatch, the Mini Clubman, the Mini Countryman, the Mini Coup, the Mini Roadster, and the Mini Paceman.

Is Mini Cooper a luxury car?

The answer is yes. From the MINI John Cooper Works to MINI Hardtops, MINI is indeed a luxury brand. This is because it isn’t about money when it comes to luxury cars. This is what makes MINI a luxury car.

Is a Mini Cooper a girl car?

A MINI is not a girl’s nor a boy’s specific car. The MINI brand is so flexible with its ability to customise allowing the owner to be gender specific if they choose. With the John Cooper Works hatch reaching 148mph with its 211hp it’s certainly a car which would thrill any driver regardless of gender.

Do Minis hold their value?

Pricey from new, Minis hold their value well. It pays to find a Mini that’s been cherished. Favour cars with any of Mini’s three-year warranty remaining and get a full breakdown of any options the original owner put on the car.

Do minis break down a lot?

Honestly, Mini are positively average when it comes to dependability. The Telegraph rank Mini 19th in their 20 most reliable car brands, with 140 problems per 100 vehicles. They have slid down quite a bit since last year, where they came 13th place with just 105 problems per 100 vehicles.

How many miles will a Mini Cooper last?

With general upkeep and making sure you keep up with major services and regular oil changes, it should last you well over 100k miles.

Can I use 10w40 instead of 5w30?

Your vehicle does not use 5W-30 oil. The recommended oil viscosity for your vehicle, according to Kia documentation, is 10W-40. If you drive the vehicle in exceptionally cold weather, well below 32 degrees, you can use 5W-30 oil but even 10W-40 is still perfectly OK to use if outdoor temperatures are below freezing.