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2006 Mini JOHN COOPER WORKS GP - Hardtop — R53

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2006 JOHN COOPER WORKS GP - Hardtop R53.

Engine R53Transmission Manual 6-spd

The 2006 Mini JOHN COOPER WORKS GP - Hardtop R53 takes 4.8 qt of 5W-30 engine oil and is EPA-rated at 20/27/22 mpg city/highway/combined.

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.8 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30OEM · verified
Lug nut torque88 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy20/27/22 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 47 · 480 CCA battery, OE oil filter 11427562249. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 47 · 480 CCAOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter11427562249 alt 11427509211
Engine air filter13721477840 alt 13717558382
Fuel filter16146757196 alt 16146765122
Battery61218377139
Front wiper blades61610028137
Thermostat11537596787 alt 11537512733
Cabin air filter64319257505

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionManual 6-spd

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined20 / 27 / 22 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.8 qt of 5W-30 engine oil, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 88 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 23.0 ft-lbs.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidWith CVT: BMW part number 83220136376
Brake FluidDOT 4
Engine CoolantETHYLENE GLYCOL
Engine OilSYNTHETIC · 5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity4.8 qt
Engine OilSYNTHETIC · 5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity5.1 qt
Manual Transmission Fluid Capacity3.6-4.0

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs22 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts85 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts19 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts36 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug23.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs13 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts88 ft-lbs

Ignition

Curb Idle Speed (No Load)770 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerBMW
Spark Plug GapNot adjustable in
Spark Plug Torque16.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity0.89-1.00 lbs
Standard BCI Group Number47
Standard BCI Cranking Performance480 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test----- psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief------ psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature------- °F
Engine Compression167-247 PSI.

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket22-25 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle81 ft-lbs / 48 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.118; Rear: 0.0118 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From0.866 in / 0.394 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To0.866 in / 0.394 in
Rotor Minimum Machining0.031 in
Rotor Discard at or Under0.803 in / 0.331 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
14 ft. lbs., Step 2: 7 ft. lbs., Step 3: 1304 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
16 ft. lbs., Step 2: 22 ft. lbs., Step 3: 906 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
122 ft. lbs., Step 2: 15022 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 100,000 mi.

Every 100,000 miOxygen Sensor (replace) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2006 JOHN COOPER WORKS GP - Hardtop R53 take?

4.8 qt of USE MINI SYNTHETIC 5W-30 MOTOR OIL, per the factory manual.

What gas mileage does the R53 get?

EPA figures are 20 city / 27 highway / 22 combined mpg.