Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2006 Cooper S Clubman.
The 2006 Mini Cooper S Clubman is an R55-platform passenger car equipped with an S6 automatic transmission, returning an EPA-rated 21 city and 29 highway mpg while requiring 4.8 quarts of 5W-30 engine oil. Although the broader model's recorded complaint history spans from 2011 to 2021—peaking at 46 complaints in 2014 and dropping to just one in 2020—this specific model year carries a cumulative 413 owner complaints predominantly focused on the air bags, alongside a single recall. For researchers, this disproportionate concentration of safety-related grievances means this particular year stands out as a historically problematic entry rather than a reliable benchmark for the platform.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
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.
| Engine oil filter | 11427562249 alt 11427509211 |
| Engine air filter | 13721477840 alt 13717558382 |
| Fuel filter | 16146757196 alt 16146765122 |
| Spark plug | 12129071003 alt 12120031708 |
| Battery | 61218377139 |
| Front wiper blades | 61610028137 |
| Thermostat | 11537596787 alt 11537512733 |
| Cabin air filter | 64319257505 |
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic (S6) |
| Overall length | 143.3 in |
| Overall width | 66.5 in |
| Overall height | 55.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 97.2 in |
| Curb weight | 2701 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 57.5 / 57.5 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 61/39 |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 21 / 29 / 24 mpg |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Recommended fuel | Premium Gasoline |
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. The firing order is 1-3-4-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | With CVT: BMW part number 83220136376 |
| Brake Fluid | DOT 4 |
| Engine Coolant | ETHYLENE GLYCOL |
| Engine Oil | SYNTHETIC · 5W-30 |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 4.8 qt |
| Engine Oil | SYNTHETIC · 5W-30 |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 5.1 qt |
| Manual Transmission Fluid Capacity | 3.6-4.0 |
| Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs | 22 ft-lbs |
| Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts | 85 ft-lbs |
| Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts | 19 ft-lbs |
| Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts | 36 ft-lbs |
| Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug | 23.0 ft-lbs |
| Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs | 13 ft-lbs |
| Lug Nuts | 88 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Curb Idle Speed (No Load) | 770 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load) | 50 rpm |
| Spark Plug Manufacturer | BMW |
| Spark Plug Gap | Not adjustable in |
| Spark Plug Torque | 16.0 ft-lbs |
| Refrigerant | R134a |
| Refrigerant Capacity | 0.89-1.00 lbs |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 47 |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 480 cca |
| Pressure Test | ----- psi |
| Radiator Cap Pressure Relief | ------ psi |
| Thermostat Opening Temperature | ------- °F |
| Engine Compression | 167-247 PSI. |
| Torque Caliper to Bracket | 22-25 ft-lbs |
| Torque to Knuckle | 81 ft-lbs / 48 ft-lbs |
| Minimum Pad Thickness | Front: 0.118; Rear: 0.0118 in |
| Rotor Nominal Thickness From | 0.866 in / 0.394 in |
| Rotor Nominal Thickness To | 0.866 in / 0.394 in |
| Rotor Minimum Machining | 0.031 in |
| Rotor Discard at or Under | 0.803 in / 0.331 in |
| 1 | 4 ft. lbs., Step 2: 7 ft. lbs., Step 3: 130 | 4 ft. lbs |
Prep Bolts 1-10
| 1 | 30 ft. lbs. | 30 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 90 degrees; Bolts 11 and 12 | 90 degrees |
| 1 | 21 ft. lbs. | 21 ft. lbs |
Prep Bolts 1-10
| 1 | 30 ft. lbs. | 30 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 90 degrees; Bolts 11 and 12 | 90 degrees |
| 1 | 21 | |
| 1 | bolts 1-10 | 30 ft. lbs |
| 2 | bolts 1-10 | 90 degrees |
| 3 | 21 | |
| 1 | 6 ft. lbs., Step 2: 22 ft. lbs., Step 3: 90 | 6 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 22 ft. lbs., Step 2: 150 | 22 ft. lbs |
Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.
Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 100,000 mi.
| Every 100,000 mi | Oxygen Sensor (replace) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill) |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The supplied year-by-year federal record, spanning 2011 to 2021, traces an arc of moderate early activity—12 to 25 annual complaints and zero to three recalls from 2011 through 2013—followed by a pronounced 2014 spike of 46 complaints, 7 recalls, and 459 TSBs, then a steep decline to minimal filings by 2020 and 2021. Because this record contains no entries for 2006 or adjacent model years, the target year sits entirely outside the observable trend line, leaving no basis in the dataset to align its launch-period behavior with the later 2011–2021 baseline or peak. Standalone 2006 data nonetheless reveals a concentrated issue profile, with 145 complaints in Air Bags and 93 in Steering, plus 13 crash-related and 17 fire-related complaints, though the data does not specify root causes for any of these categories. Whereas the 2014 period was characterized by broad TSB and recall volume across the generation, the 2006 model year’s complaints are heavily weighted toward two safety-critical systems in isolation. That concentration makes 2006 a risky used-car bet: the absolute complaint volume in Air Bags and Steering is substantial, and without any federal record indication that those specific 2006 concerns were later abated, a pre-purchase inspection of those exact systems is essential.
All 413 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
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… Remedy: 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…
Showing 5 of 56 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| M511616 | 2023-11-02 | Structure | Cavity protection applied to underside of the hood is leaking out onto the wheel arch… |
| M610607 | 2023-10-25 | Electrical System | MINI electrical systems have continued to develop over the past few years. As a result… |
| M240112 | 2019-07-12 | Electrical System | Programming a Replacement EGS Module with ISTA/P. Programming a replacement electronic… |
| M650610 | 2018-06-01 | Equipment | NAVIGATION SYSTEM HAS MISSING OR INCORRECT ROAD MAP DATA: The route guidance is… |
| M650610 | 2018-05-01 | Equipment | NAVIGATION SYSTEM HAS MISSING OR INCORRECT ROAD MAP DATA: The route guidance is… |
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4.8 qt of USE MINI SYNTHETIC 5W-30 MOTOR OIL, per the factory manual.
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EPA figures are 21 city / 29 highway / 24 combined mpg.