What kind of gas do you use in a Mini Cooper?
I agree that only premium gasoline should be used. The secretary in my department bought a MiniCooper and loves the car. She uses premium gas and claims that the mileage on the Mini is so much better than the Ford Probe that she owned that her gasoline bill is much less even though she used regular in the Probe.
Is the Mini Cooper considered an economy car?
I mention performance because the MINI Cooper is not an economy car, it is a specialty car made by BMW intended to be a corner cutter and head turner, which happens to be small and light enough to get pretty decent gas mileage. Economy cars do not have high performance engines which require high octane fuel. BMW does not make an economy car.
Where is the gas cap on a Mini Cooper?
Pretty sure all the Mini’s specify premium fuel. Look in your manual or it probably says premium only on or near the gas cap. Potential problem of not using premium would be detonation that could put a hole in a piston or otherwise destroy your engine. The difference in gas price certainly isn’t worth risking your engine.
Which is better Mini Cooper or Ford Probe?
She uses premium gas and claims that the mileage on the Mini is so much better than the Ford Probe that she owned that her gasoline bill is much less even though she used regular in the Probe. Perhaps the OP should get a regular gas girlfriend the next time around.
What type of fuel does a Mini Cooper use?
COOPER from Mini is a Subcompact car with a 1.6 L petrol engine. It has four cylinders and uses regular unleaded gasoline.
What cars require premium fuel?
Most if not all luxury cars require premium gas. Luxury manufacturers like Audi, Lexus, BMW, Infiniti & Mercedes Benz require the highest octane possible for optimum performance. Most of these cars are luxury performance vehicles and they need to be taken care of properly.
What is the recommended gas for a BMW?
Using the right type of gasoline that your BMW requires is simply a part of ensuring that your car performs the way it should, in the simplest of terms. Though controversial and not all BMW enthusiasts will agree it’s necessary, the manufacturer recommends using higher-octane fuel such as 91+-octane.