N16 1.6L

The naturally aspirated 1.6 fitted to the R56 Cooper Base from 2011, sharing the front-of-engine layout of its turbocharged N18 sibling. Its oil filter housing carries both oil and coolant, and the housing gasket is a routine oil-leak point.

Known issues

• Oil filter housing gasket leaks
• Carbon buildup
• Thermostat housing leaks

Documented repairs

2011 MINI Cooper Oil Filter Housing Gasket Leak Repair

2011 MINI Cooper (R56, N16 1.6L)

Why replacing a 2011 MINI Cooper oil filter housing gasket is an eight-hour job - bumper off, a verified clean sealing surface, and a vacuum-filled cooling system.

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Components

• Engine Oil Filter
• Engine Coolant
• Engine Oil
• Oil Filter Housing Gasket

Models

• R56 MINI Cooper

Repairs by System

• Cooling
• Maintenance
• Engine
• Oil Leak

Symptoms

• Oil Leak

Procedures

• Coolant Service
• Oil and Filter Change
• Cooling System Inspection
• General Vehicle Inspection
• Cooling System Vacuum Fill
• Front Bumper Removal