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Mini Cooper: Timing Belt Or Timing Chain? (2002 - 2024)

Researched By AutoPadre Research Team


All Mini Cooper (Cooper, Cooper Clubman, Cooper Paceman & Cooper Countryman) engines have a timing chain and are interference.

Scroll down to see detailed timing belt data for your particular model year of the Mini Cooper.

Mini Cooper Timing Belt Or Chain
YearEngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-Interference
2002 to 2024AllTiming ChainInterference

Note: Replacement intervals are broad recommendations and can be affected by age, weather conditions, running conditions etc. Check with the owner's manual/ manufacturer/ dealership.

Check out the Belt Or Chain specifications for other makes and models.

2024 Mini Cooper - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2024 Mini Cooper engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2024 Mini Cooper Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
1.5L 3 Cyl. TurbochargedTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.0L 4 Cyl. TurbochargedTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
1.5L HybridTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime

2023 Mini Cooper - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2023 Mini Cooper engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2023 Mini Cooper Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
1.5L 3 Cyl. TurbochargedTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.0L 4 Cyl. TurbochargedTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
1.5L HybridTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime

2022 Mini Cooper - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2022 Mini Cooper engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2022 Mini Cooper Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
1.5L 3 Cyl. TurbochargedTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.0L 4 Cyl. TurbochargedTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
1.5L HybridTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
2021 Mini Cooper
2021 Mini Cooper

2021 Mini Cooper - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2021 Mini Cooper engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2021 Mini Cooper Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
1.5L HybridTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.0L 4 Cyl. TurbochargedTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
1.5L 3 Cyl. TurbochargedTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
2020 MINI Cooper
2020 MINI Cooper

2020 Mini Cooper - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2020 Mini Cooper engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2020 Mini Cooper Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
1.5L HybridTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged (Cooper, Cooper Clubman & Cooper Countryman)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
1.5L 3 Cyl. Turbocharged (Cooper & Cooper Countryman)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2019 New Mini Cooper S
2019 New Mini Cooper S

2019 Mini Cooper - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2019 Mini Cooper engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2019 Mini Cooper Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
1.5L HybridTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged (Cooper, Cooper Clubman & Cooper Countryman)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
1.5L 3 Cyl. Turbocharged (Cooper & Cooper Countryman)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2018 Mini Cooper - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2018 Mini Cooper engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2018 Mini Cooper Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
1.5L HybridTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged (Cooper, Cooper Clubman & Cooper Countryman)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
1.5L 3 Cyl. Turbocharged (Cooper & Cooper Countryman)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2017 Mini Cooper - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2017 Mini Cooper engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2017 Mini Cooper Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged (Cooper, Cooper Clubman & Cooper Countryman)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
1.5L 3 Cyl. Turbocharged (Cooper & Cooper Countryman)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2016 Mini Cooper - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2016 Mini Cooper engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2016 Mini Cooper Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged (Cooper, Cooper Clubman)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
1.6L 4 Cyl. (Cooper Countryman & Cooper Paceman)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
1.6L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged (Cooper Countryman & Cooper Paceman)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
1.5L 3 Cyl. Turbocharged (Cooper & Cooper Countryman)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2015 Mini Cooper - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2015 Mini Cooper engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2015 Mini Cooper Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged (Cooper)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
1.6L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged (Cooper, Cooper Paceman & Cooper Countryman)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
1.6L 4 Cyl. (Cooper, Cooper Paceman & Cooper Countryman)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
1.5L 3 Cyl. Turbocharged (Cooper)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2014 Mini Cooper - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2014 Mini Cooper engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2014 Mini Cooper Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged (Cooper)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
1.6L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged (Cooper, Cooper Paceman & Cooper Countryman)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
1.6L 4 Cyl. (Cooper, Cooper Paceman & Cooper Countryman)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
1.5L 3 Cyl. Turbocharged (Cooper)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2013 Mini Cooper - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2013 Mini Cooper engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2013 Mini Cooper Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
1.6L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged (Cooper, Cooper Paceman & Cooper Countryman)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
1.6L 4 Cyl. (Cooper, Cooper Paceman & Cooper Countryman)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2012 Mini Cooper - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2012 Mini Cooper engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2012 Mini Cooper Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
1.6L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged (Cooper & Cooper Countryman)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
1.6L 4 Cyl. (Cooper & Cooper Countryman)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2011 Mini Cooper - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2011 Mini Cooper engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2011 Mini Cooper Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
1.6L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged (Cooper & Cooper Countryman)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
1.6L 4 Cyl. (Cooper & Cooper Countryman)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2010 Mini Cooper - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2010 Mini Cooper engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2010 Mini Cooper Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
1.6L 4 Cyl. TurbochargedTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
1.6L 4 Cyl.Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2009 Mini Cooper - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2009 Mini Cooper engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2009 Mini Cooper Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
1.6L 4 Cyl. TurbochargedTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
1.6L 4 Cyl.Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2008 Mini Cooper - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2008 Mini Cooper engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2008 Mini Cooper Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
1.6L 4 Cyl. SuperchargedTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
1.6L 4 Cyl. TurbochargedTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
1.6L 4 Cyl. DOHCTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
1.6L 4 Cyl. SOHCTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime

2007 Mini Cooper - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2007 Mini Cooper engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2007 Mini Cooper Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
1.6L 4 Cyl. SuperchargedTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
1.6L 4 Cyl. TurbochargedTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
1.6L 4 Cyl. DOHCTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
1.6L 4 Cyl. SOHCTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime

2006 Mini Cooper - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2006 Mini Cooper engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2006 Mini Cooper Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
1.6L 4 Cyl. SuperchargedTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
1.6L 4 Cyl. TurbochargedTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
1.6L 4 Cyl. DOHCTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
1.6L 4 Cyl. SOHCTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime

2005 Mini Cooper - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2005 Mini Cooper engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2005 Mini Cooper Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
1.6L 4 Cyl. SuperchargedTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
1.6L 4 Cyl.Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2004 Mini Cooper - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2004 Mini Cooper engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2004 Mini Cooper Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
1.6L 4 Cyl. SuperchargedTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
1.6L 4 Cyl.Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2003 Mini Cooper - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2003 Mini Cooper engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2003 Mini Cooper Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
1.6L 4 Cyl. SuperchargedTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
1.6L 4 Cyl.Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2002 Mini Cooper - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2002 Mini Cooper engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2002 Mini Cooper Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
1.6L 4 Cyl. SuperchargedTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
1.6L 4 Cyl.Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2021 MINI John Cooper Works Countryman ALL4
2021 MINI John Cooper Works Countryman ALL4

Timing Belt Basics

The primary purpose of the timing belt or timing chain is to maintain the timing (syncronization) between the crankshaft and the camshaft(s).

A timing belt is made of a rubber compound while a timing chain is made of chain similiar to a bicycle chain.

A timing belt wears out over time and must be replaced at the manufacturer's specified interval. Timing belt failure can result in serious engine damage.

Although a timing chain will wear over time it is usually good for the lifetime of the engine but it should be routinely inspected.

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