Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2014 Cooper Paceman.
The 2014 Mini Cooper Paceman is a passenger car equipped with a six-speed automatic transmission and EPA fuel economy ratings of 25 city, 29 highway, and 27 combined mpg, with routine service calling for 4.4 quarts of 5W-30 engine oil. Across the Paceman's 2013–2016 model run, 2014 records the fewest owner complaints at 33, yet the electrical system remains the dominant trouble area and the model carries seven recalls. That positions 2014 as the comparatively strongest year for reliability within a generation that worsened steadily—peaking at 53 complaints in 2015—meaning prospective buyers face real but relatively lower risk than later model years.
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 L1 · 480 CCA battery, OE oil filter 11427622446. 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 | 11427622446 |
| Engine air filter | 13717568728 alt 13717561235 |
| Spark plug | 12122293697 alt 12122158165 |
| Battery | 61217571896 alt 61217575326 |
| Front wiper blades | 61615A87CC6 |
| Thermostat | 11518613803 alt 11518613804 |
| Cabin air filter | 64319127516 |
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic (S6) |
| Overall length | 151.2 in |
| Overall width | 68.1 in |
| Overall height | 55.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.4 in |
| Curb weight | 2674 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 58.7 / 58.3 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 62/38 |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 25 / 29 / 27 mpg |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Recommended fuel | Premium Gasoline |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine holds 4.4 qt of 5W-30 engine oil, USE CASTROL SAF-XO OR EQUIVALENT in the differential, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 103 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 18.0 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 |
| Differential Gear Oil | USE CASTROL SAF-XO OR EQUIVALENT |
| Differential Gear Oil Capacity | 0.8 qt |
| Engine Oil | SYNTHETIC · 5W-30 |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 4.4 qt |
| Engine Oil | SYNTHETIC · 5W-30 |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 4.4 qt |
| Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs | 9 ft-lbs |
| Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts | 7.3 ft-lbs |
| Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts | Bolts: 11.0, Nuts: 15.0 ft-lbs |
| Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts | 18.4 ft-lbs |
| Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts | 7.3 ft-lbs |
| Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug | 18.0-22.0 ft-lbs |
| Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug | 23.0 ft-lbs |
| Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug | 18.0 ft-lbs |
| Lug Nuts | 103 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 | 14.8-19.2 ft-lbs |
| Refrigerant | R134a |
| Optional BCI Group Number | 48 |
| Optional BCI Cranking Performance | 570 cca |
| Standard BCI Group Number | L1 |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 480 cca |
| Pressure Test | 22 psi |
| Radiator Cap Pressure Relief | 18-22 psi |
| Engine Compression | 116-174 PSI. 43 maximum variation PSI. |
| Torque to Knuckle | 81 ft-lbs |
| Torque to Knuckle | 81 ft-lbs |
| Brake Application | WITH 10.19 inch ROTOR / WITH FN3 |
| Torque to Knuckle | 81 ft-lbs |
| Brake Application | WITH FN3 |
| Torque Caliper to Bracket | 26 ft-lbs |
| Torque to Knuckle | 81 ft-lbs |
| Brake Application | WITH FN3 |
| 1 | 4 ft. lbs., Step 2: 11 ft. lbs., Step 3: 130 | 4 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 22.0 ft. lbs. | 22 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
| 3 | 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
| 1 | 22.0 ft. lbs. | 22 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
| 3 | 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
| 1 | 6 ft. lbs., Step 2: 22 ft. lbs., Step 3: 90 | 6 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 37 ft. lbs., Step 2: 150 | 37 ft. lbs |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Across the Paceman generation, federal complaints hit their lowest point in 2014 with 33 complaints—down from 46 in 2013 and lower than the 53 peak in 2015—yet this year marks the highest point of regulatory intervention, spiking to 7 recalls and 2 investigations from just 1 recall and 0 investigations the prior year. Simultaneously, technical service bulletins surged to 430 in 2014 from 132 in 2013, implying the manufacturer was aggressively issuing repair guidance for systemic concerns, though the data does not specify the root causes. The target year’s complaint distribution is unusually flat, with the Electrical System, Engine, Power Train, and Structure tied at 4 complaints each, alongside 2 fire complaints and 1 crash complaint. While the lower overall complaint volume might initially seem appealing, the peak in recalls and TSBs indicates 2014 was a volatile year where major defects were officially identified but not yet engineered out of production. As a concrete takeaway, the 2014 Paceman is a risky used buy; unless a seller can provide documentation that all seven recalls have been fully remedied, you are better off opting for a later year in the generation with fewer regulatory interventions.
All 33 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
Showing 5 of 430 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| M010424 | 2025-07-30 | Power Train | The automatic transmission limited warranty for the vehicle Selector Lever Magnetic Shift… |
| M010424 | 2024-08-12 | Power Train | For the eligible vehicles listed above, the limited warranty for the vehicle’s Selector… |
| 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… |
| M540123 | 2023-08-01 | Structure | ?The panoramic roof sunblind does not close, or jams while closing. |
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4.4 qt of USE MINI SYNTHETIC 5W-30 MOTOR OIL, per the factory manual.
NHTSA lists 7 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 25 city / 29 highway / 27 combined mpg.