2006 MINI Cooper M12 Bolt
Vehicle Specs & Maintenance Data
The 2006 MINI Cooper M12 Bolt maintenance specs on this page cover the key fluids, torque values, and wear items you need for routine service. Use these numbers as a quick reference when performing oil changes, tire rotations, brake jobs, and other scheduled maintenance on your MINI Cooper M12 Bolt.
For oil changes, the 2006 MINI Cooper M12 Bolt takes 5W-30 Full Synthetic motor oil with a capacity of 4.5 quarts. Brake fluid type is DOT 4, the recommended coolant is BMW Coolant (Blue, phosphate-free), and transmission fluid is ZF Lifeguard 8 (ATF). Always use the manufacturer-recommended fluids to maintain warranty coverage and engine longevity.
When mounting wheels on the MINI Cooper M12 Bolt, torque the lug nuts to 88 ft-lbs using a calibrated torque wrench. Over- or under-torquing can lead to warped brake rotors or loose wheels. Re-torque after 50 to 100 miles on newly installed wheels.
There is 1 NHTSA safety recall on file for the 2006 MINI Cooper M12 Bolt. Check the Recalls tab below for full details.
Specifications on this page are compiled from multiple publicly available sources including manufacturer documentation, NHTSA data, and automotive databases. Always cross-reference with your owner's manual or official factory documentation before purchasing parts or performing any service.
The 2006 MINI Cooper M12 Bolt uses 5W-30 Full Synthetic motor oil (4.5 qt capacity), requires lug nuts torqued to 88 ft-lbs, takes DOT 4 brake fluid.
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1 NHTSA safety recall for the 2006 MINI Cooper M12 Bolt. Check your VIN at NHTSA.gov
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2006 MINI Cooper and Cooper S vehicles manufactured January 5, 2005, to November 28, 2006, and 2005-2008 MINI Cooper Convertible and Cooper S Convertible vehicles manufactured January 5, 2005, to July 31, 2008. Due to manufacturing, installation, and exposure issues, the front passenger seat occupant detection mat may not function properly and, as a result, the front passenger air bag may not deploy in a crash.
An improperly functioning mat may cause the passenger frontal air bag to be inactive when the seat is occupied, and in the event of a crash, the air bag will not deploy, increasing the passenger's risk of injury.
MINI will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seat occupant detection mat, free of charge. The recall began on October 12, 2015. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.