If you’re following the MINI Cooper maintenance schedule, you’ll pay a visit to our Golden Valley service center once every 5,000 miles or so, or roughly twice per year. Although there’s no harm in coming in more often, your own unique MINI Cooper service schedule and costs will be precisely determined by your Condition Based Service (CBS) system. This technology automatically assesses your oil life–among other factors–and displays a warning on your dashboard whenever it’s time to schedule service.
Complimentary Maintenance with MINI
When you purchase a new MINI Cooper, you enjoy complimentary standard maintenance for up to three years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. That’s right: your first MINI service appointment will be on the house. Here’s what’s covered:
- Engine Oil Services
- Inspection Services
- Brake Fluid Service
- Engine Air Filter
- Cabin Air Microfilter
While the MINI warranty will probably not reduce your MINI Cooper service costs, it will eliminate the likelihood of expensive repairs during your first four years or 50,000 miles of ownership. Extended warranty options are available, so contact Motorwerks MINI to learn more if you’re located near Golden Valley or Minneapolis.
MINI Cooper Service Schedule: Standard Maintenance
5,000-Mile MINI Cooper Maintenance
With every standard maintenance appointment, our technicians will perform checks and replacements for many different components and fluids. Here’s what to expect from your MINI model’s first service:
- MINI Synthetic Engine Oil
- Oil Filter replacement
- Engine Air Filter check
- Cabin Air Filter check
- Tire inflation and condition check
- Brake fluid check
- Transmission fluid check
- Power steering fluid check
- Windshield wiper fluid check
- Battery & cable inspection
- Inspection of belts & hoses
- Front and rear light checks
- Exhaust system inspection
10,000-Mile MINI Cooper Maintenance
At every even-numbered service appointment, your MINI Cooper service schedule recommends all of the services listed above, plus:
- Tire rotation
- Chassis lubrication
- Wiper blade replacement
- Fuel filter replacement
MINI Cooper Maintenance After 10,000 Miles
Moving forward, you’ll continue to alternate between your 5,000-mile and 10,000-mile service appointments, scheduling service whenever your CBS technology recommends a visit. You’ll also want to ensure that each of the following components or fluids is completely replaced or flushed at the proper time:
- Brake fluid flush and replacement – every 30,000 miles
- Fuel filter replacement – every 40,000 miles
- Coolant flush and replacement – every 40,000 miles
- Transmission fluid flush and replacement – every 50,000 miles
- Drive belt replacement – every 60,000 miles
- Oxygen sensor replacement – every 100,000 miles
- Battery replacement – Every four to five years
- Tire replacement – Every four to five years, or whenever recommended
How Much Does MINI Cooper Service Cost?
With a new vehicle, you’ll enjoy complimentary maintenance for the first three years (or 36,000 miles) of ownership. The only MINI Cooper service costs you’ll have to worry about are those that fall outside of your recommended maintenance schedule. Following this initial period, you can expect to spend between $150 and $190 on MINI Cooper oil service and the associated tasks.
Caring for a MINI is often much easier than caring for other subcompacts. Check out our MINI Cooper vs. Fiat comparison to find out exactly what we mean.
Master the MINI Cooper Service Schedule & Costs with Our Team
We offer a wide range of MINI Cooper service specials to make your appointments as affordable as they can be! If you’re located near Minnetonka or St Louis Park, there’s no better place to schedule service. Our technicians can also offer advice on everything from how to reset a tire pressure light to how to prepare a winter emergency car kit.
