Oil Leak

Oil escaping from a joint, seal or gasket. Often found during an inspection before the owner notices it, and worth locating precisely, because on these engines the front-of-engine joints carry coolant as well as oil.

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

Engines

• N16 1.6L

Models

• R56 MINI Cooper

Repairs by System

• Cooling
• Maintenance
• Engine

Procedures

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