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MINI Cooper Maintenance Schedule


Mini Cooper Countryman

Your MINI Cooper is designed with reliability, longevity, and low maintenance in mind. With that said, a MINI vehicle is still a sophisticated piece of machinery that requires some occasional service to keep running its best, ensuring its dependability and extending its lifespan for all your Loudoun County and DC Metro-area driving needs. Here is the manufacturer’s recommended MINI Cooper maintenance schedule for the 30,000-, 60,000-, and 90,000-mile service visits. At MINI of Sterling, we make it easy to stay up to date on your service needs with our MINI Maintenance Program!


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Recommended MINI Cooper Service Intervals: 30,000 Miles

Once your MINI Cooper hits 30,000 miles, your service visit will include all of the maintenance tasks recommended at the 5,000- and 10,000-mile marks, such as:

  • Battery and cable inspection
  • Belt and hose inspection
  • Brake fluid check
  • Cabin air filter check
  • Chassis lubrication
  • Engine air filter check
  • Exhaust system inspection
  • Front and rear light checks
  • Fuel filter replacement
  • MINI synthetic oil change
  • Oil filter replacement
  • Power steering fluid check
  • Tire inflation and condition check
  • Tire rotation
  • Transmission fluid check
  • Windshield wiper fluid check
  • Wiper blade replacement

In addition to these tasks, the MINI Cooper maintenance schedule suggests the following services at 30,000 miles:

  • Brake fluid flush and replacement
  • Cabin air filter replacement
  • Transmission fluid change

Recommended MINI Cooper Service Intervals: 60,000 Miles

Your 60,000-mile MINI Cooper service visit involves all the maintenance tasks detailed above, as well as:

  • Drive belt replacement
  • Engine air filter replacement
  • Engine coolant flush and replacement

Recommended MINI Cooper Service Intervals: 90,000 Miles

At 90,000 to 100,000+ miles, your MINI Cooper has been well-loved and well-traveled in the Dulles Airport area and beyond. The factory MINI Cooper service schedule at this point recommends all of the above services in addition to:

  • Oxygen sensor replacement
  • Spark plug replacement
  • Timing belt replacement

What Size Tires Do I Need for a MINI Cooper?

Take a look at our list of MINI tire sizes. They cover our most popular models, including MINI Cooper tire sizes, for your Loudon County drives.

The MINI tire sizes will examine these models:

  • MINI Cooper Base
  • Countryman
  • Paceman
  • Clubman
  • Convertible
  • Hardtop
  • Roadster

When you see the MINI tire sizes and MINI Cooper tire sizes, you’ll see one each of the best all-season and high-performance tires. If we don’t have these tires in stock, we can order them for you and install them. 

175/65R15

All-Season: Cooper CS3 Touring 

Performance All-Season: Falken Pro G4 A/S


195/55R16

All-Season: Falken Sincera SN250 A/S

Performance All-Season: Goodyear Eagle Sport All-Season


205/55R16

All-Season: General Altimax RT43

Performance All-Season: BFGoodrich g-Force Comp-2 A/S


205/45R17

All-Season: General Altimax RT43 

Performance All-Season: Michelin Pilot Sport A/S3 Plus


205/55R17

Touring All-Season: Continental ContiProContact

Performance Summer: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric


215/40R17

Performance Summer: Kumho Ecsta PS31


225/45R17

Touring All-Season: Cooper CS5 Ultra Touring

Performance All-Season: Continental ExtremeContact DWS06

205/40R18

Performance All-Season: Michelin Pilot Sport A/S3 Plus

Performance Summer: Pirelli P Zero


225/40R18

Touring All-Season: Michelin Primacy MXM4

Performance All-Season: BFGoodrich g-Force Comp-2 A/S


225/45R18

All-Season: General Altimax RT43

Performance: BFGoodrich g-Force Comp-2 A/S


225/40R19

Touring All-Season: Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season

Performance All-Season: Michelin Pilot Sport A/S3 Plus

We’ve answered, “What size tires do I need for a MINI Cooper?” Next, we’ll look over other tire care items to pay attention to.

Why Am I Seeing the MINI Cooper Tire Pressure Light? 

It could mean one or more of your MINI tires are underinflated. If you inspect the tires and look fine or the tire pressure is correct, there could be an issue with the Tire Pressure Monitoring System. When the TPMS is working incorrectly, the light turns on even if air pressure is acceptable. There could be a broken tire pressure sensor. We can diagnose the problem and fix it in a jiffy in Sterling.

When Do I Need New MINI Cooper Tires?

Do you see less tread on your MINI tires than you used to? You might need new tires if the tread is less than 2/32 of an inch. You can use the penny test to see. Insert a penny into the tread that’s the most worn. If you can see all of Lincoln’s head, then the tread is too worn and you need a new tire.

Other signs you need new tires include:

  • Cracked sidewalls 
  • Blisters on the tire's surface 
  • Shaking even on smooth driving surfaces 
  • Uneven tire wear

Schedule MINI Cooper Service at MINI of Sterling

By keeping current on the MINI Cooper maintenance schedule, you are investing in your vehicle and its long-term safety, drivability, and performance. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to our team. Ready to schedule your factory MINI Cooper service visit? Make your appointment conveniently online. At MINI of Sterling, we’re committed to helping you care for your MINI and ensure it serves you well for years to come.