What happens if I put regular gas in my Mini Cooper?
If you put in regular gas and it doesn’t ping, then you are fine. The gas itself is the same, the gas company simply adds octane to their premium grade.
How big is the gas tank on a 2007 Mini Cooper S?
13.2 gallons
Compare Side-by-Side
| 2007 MINI Cooper S | |
|---|---|
| Annual Fuel Cost* | $2,050 |
| Cost to Drive 25 Miles | $3.46 |
| Cost to Fill the Tank | $51 |
| Tank Size | 13.2 gallons |
What kind of fuel do you use in a Mini Cooper?
MINI recommends the use of ULP 95 for all new engines both at sea level and in inland areas. High performance vehicles such as the John Cooper Works cars should only use ULP 95, the highest octane available.
What happens if you dont use premium gas on a Mini Cooper?
July 6, 2016, 12:56am #2 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.
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.
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.
MINI recommends the use of ULP 95 for all new engines both at sea level and in inland areas. High performance vehicles such as the John Cooper Works cars should only use ULP 95, the highest octane available.
What’s the difference between premium gas and regular gas in a Mini Cooper?
The difference as others here will no doubt tell you is whether premium gasoline is “recommended” or “required” by your Cooper’s manual. If premium gasoline is required, it means just what it says. An attempt to save money at the gas pump will cost you much more in the long run.
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.
How much horsepower does a Mini Cooper have?
Engine Torque 177 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm Base engine size 1.6 l Horsepower 172 hp @ 5500 rpm Turning circle 35.1 ft. Valves 16