MINI Clubman S

FCP Euro · FCP Euro · 6 Nov 2026

►Manufacturers have flipped between dual-clutch transmissions and traditional torque-converter units for the last decade, trying to decide which is best. The last generation of MINI products can feature either, depending on the model year. Despite their mechanical differences, they still need regular oil and filter changes to run at their best. The fluid and filter interval for BMW/MINI's front-wheel-drive DCT is labeled as a "lifetime" fluid, but that's not true. You must replace the fluid and filter after around 50,000 miles of use. Failing to do so lets the lubricating oil break down, leav…

Regular Car Reviews · Regular Car Reviews · 19 Oct 2026

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FCP Euro · FCP Euro · 7 Oct 2026

►As you drive along in your MINI, your suspension should keep it planted and balanced. However, that won't happen if you need a front shock replacement. Shocks can last between 50,000 and 100,000 miles, depending on the environment they're used in. When worn, they lose their ability to control compression and rebound forces, leaving you with a sloppy, bouncy suspension. If left long enough, the worn shocks can start to clunk over bumps and damage surrounding suspension components. Replacing your MINI's front shocks is relatively straightforward. It only takes a few hand tools, patience, and t…

FCP Euro · FCP Euro · 27 Sep 2026

:06:►MINI has been BMW for a long time, but only in this most recent generation have they been fully Bavarian. That's great news for anyone looking for a MINI, as the complete slate of German engineers turned the F56 Cooper, F54 Clubman, and F60 Countryman into the best offerings we've seen from modern MINI. Much of that comes down to the UKL platform those models are built on. It determines engine positioning, tech suites, drivetrain components, and suspension design that's shared across each of those listed MINIs, as well as BMW's X1 and X2 from the same era. Between all of those cars, ther…

FCP Euro · FCP Euro · 22 Sep 2026

►If you own your modern MINI for an extended period, you may need to replace your knock sensor. The knock sensor is an engine safeguard; it listens to engine combustion to ensure there isn't pre-ignition. While pre-ignition isn't common on these MINI Coopers and Countrymen, broken knock sensor wires are. They're small and in a very hot area, so they become brittle and break after tens of thousands of miles. When they go, they'll cause one or more engine faults, alerting you via the instrument cluster. Replacing the knock sensor on any of the three- or four-cylinder engines in this generation…