Do you have to put premium gas in Mini Cooper?
The Mini Cooper ‘S’ does not technically require ‘Premium’ fuel. The Owners Manual calls for 91 Octane. ‘Premium’ at most stations is 93 Octane.
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’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.
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.
What kind of fuel does a John Cooper works car use?
High performance vehicles such as the John Cooper Works cars should only use ULP 95, the highest octane available.
How does the 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman rank?
The 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman has good fuel economy, plenty of passenger space and does well in crash tests. However, it ranks low in its class due to its weak base engine. The 2011 MINI Cooper Countryman’s #3 ranking is based on its score within the 2011 Affordable Subcompact SUVs category.
What kind of fuel does a Mini Cooper use?
It states: – The engines are designed to take fuels above grade 91 RON. In my previous 2009 mini cooper S I ran it on 95 RON (aka regular unleaded in the UK). I did this to keep the fuel grade consistent, that type is universally available across the country.
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.
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.