Can someone please tell me the name of the recommended coolant to use in a 2005 cooper s

 

There are extensive threads discussing recommended and compatible coolants.

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...nt-to-use.html

The short answer is MINI offers a coolant through its dealers and others which is recommended. Zerex G-05 is often recommended as an alternative.

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...g-coolant.html

Good luck.

 

I just stick with the Mini coolant. I do not live near a dealership so I order online.

 

^this^

 

Strongly suggest going to a BMW/MINI dealer, and buying a jug...
It was actually cheaper than the ZEREX G05, which ALMOST meets the spec, but is still different...

 

+1

MINI Coolant here if needed.

 

how much coolant does a 2006 S hold?

 

The MINI Cooper S holds 6 liters or roughly 1.5 gallons of coolant. More info here.

 

Make sure the coolant is mixed 50/ 50 with distilled water as the Blue coolant is in concentrate form. Most MINI system are total 8.5 liters. Better to hard more then not enough already mixed.

https://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/82140031133/ES196253/

 

Where are you seeing most mini systems having 8.5 liters? I just picked up coolant (unfortunately not from you guys) and the dealer and my own research confirmed one bottle is fine (as it needs to be mixed 50/50) and the R53 / R52s take 6 liters total.