I have a 2008 Mini Cooper Hatchback. It's not possible to have my Mini services regularly by a dealer based on where I live. That been said, does anyone know the torque specs for the oil filter cannister, the drain plug and the lug nuts?

I've looked but am not having much luck.

On a related note, does anyone know how to reset the oil setting? I haven't had any luck on that one either.

 

The first issue of Alliance has pictures and torque spec. Hope that helps.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.com/alliance

 

i have an 07 cooper S, so im not sure if the torque is the same as a non S model, but on the filter cap it says 25 ft-lbs.

did you grab a few oem filters from the dealer? if not, i dont know if the after market ones come with a new ring seal for the cap itself. dont forget to oil the ring as well to seal it properly

 

In summary:
18.5 ft/lb on Filter Canister (27mm or 1-1/16 socket)
22 ft/lb for drain plug (8mm Hex Allen Wrench)
4.5 quarts of oil with a filter change
103 ft/lbs on the lug nuts.