MINI Fuel Injector cleaning
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MINI Fuel Injector cleaning
I just brought in my 2010 MINI Clubman S for service because of the engine fan was continuously on and it drained the battery. The dealer was telling me that I needed a fuel injector cleaning. The MINI has 13500 miles on it. They are charging $265 and I declined. What is the best cost efficient way of making sure the fuel injector is clean? Is there something I can do by myself to keep the fuel injectors clean?
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I just brought in my 2010 MINI Clubman S for service because of the engine fan was continuously on and it drained the battery. The dealer was telling me that I needed a fuel injector cleaning. The MINI has 13500 miles on it. They are charging $265 and I declined. What is the best cost efficient way of making sure the fuel injector is clean? Is there something I can do by myself to keep the fuel injectors clean?
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never let Mini put fuel cleaner in your Mini as they rip you off. their fuel system cleaner is Chevron Techron in a Mini labled bottle. don't buy it from the dealer either as they will charge you close to double what you pay for the same Chevron Techron. I put Techron in every third fillup. some people think this is a waste, however, the injectors on the MCS direct injection engines have openings the diameter of a human hair and can be clogged very easily---why take a chance for $6 every third fillup?
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Advance auto or autozone. I think even walmart carries it.
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I use it about every 3K miles and always use 93 octane Shell or Chevron.
No problems with fouling, misfires, stalling, or stumbling.
Once a week blow the little bugger out (give it a good run through the gears). Mine is an auto and I use the paddles at that point. Fun.
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WallyWorld even has it.
I use it about every 3K miles and always use 93 octane Shell or Chevron.
No problems with fouling, misfires, stalling, or stumbling.
Once a week blow the little bugger out (give it a good run through the gears). Mine is an auto and I use the paddles at that point. Fun.
I use it about every 3K miles and always use 93 octane Shell or Chevron.
No problems with fouling, misfires, stalling, or stumbling.
Once a week blow the little bugger out (give it a good run through the gears). Mine is an auto and I use the paddles at that point. Fun.
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I had a similar situation with my '12 Cooper with 18k miles. I had it in for free oil change and they wanted me to do port and injector cleaning totaling about $350. They implied that it had to be done every 15k miles in order to keep my CPO warranty valid. Hmmm.
Also told me I must use 93 octane and BP or Sunnoco only. Original dealer and manual says 89 is OK.
Also told me I must use 93 octane and BP or Sunnoco only. Original dealer and manual says 89 is OK.
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I had a similar situation with my '12 Cooper with 18k miles. I had it in for free oil change and they wanted me to do port and injector cleaning totaling about $350. They implied that it had to be done every 15k miles in order to keep my CPO warranty valid. Hmmm.
Also told me I must use 93 octane and BP or Sunnoco only. Original dealer and manual says 89 is OK.
Also told me I must use 93 octane and BP or Sunnoco only. Original dealer and manual says 89 is OK.
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2009 Cooper
Hey Guys,
'09 81K Miles Cooper
Just had my car in the shop because it was having difficulty starting in the cold. It took 6 or 7 tries to get it started...
They said it was due to a carbon buildup on the engine and spark plugs, and I got them cleaned, and I was also hearing a bit of rattling from my heat plate, got that readjusted - $615
Didn't have a problem with the car before this, so I'm shocked to hear about those with the same problem at 10-15K miles...
would you recommend I start using fuel injector cleaners from here on out?
how much, how often, and what kind?
'09 81K Miles Cooper
Just had my car in the shop because it was having difficulty starting in the cold. It took 6 or 7 tries to get it started...
They said it was due to a carbon buildup on the engine and spark plugs, and I got them cleaned, and I was also hearing a bit of rattling from my heat plate, got that readjusted - $615
Didn't have a problem with the car before this, so I'm shocked to hear about those with the same problem at 10-15K miles...
would you recommend I start using fuel injector cleaners from here on out?
how much, how often, and what kind?
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Is your MINI a Cooper S or a Cooper?
Fuel injector cleaners will help clean the injectors. It will not keep you from having carbon buildup, that is an issue that all direct injection engines face. This aplies if you have a Cooper S.
If you have a Cooper the fuel injector cleaner will help keep your injectors & valves clean.
I use a bottle of Chevron Techron at each oil change. For me that is every 5,000 miles.
Fuel injector cleaners will help clean the injectors. It will not keep you from having carbon buildup, that is an issue that all direct injection engines face. This aplies if you have a Cooper S.
If you have a Cooper the fuel injector cleaner will help keep your injectors & valves clean.
I use a bottle of Chevron Techron at each oil change. For me that is every 5,000 miles.
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When all these additives started I looked into it and found there are only a few companies making it for all the companies, per the companies requirements. They are all very close to each other, some might use a taste more of one chemical than the others, making it their specific additives. Now most all fuel manufatures add these to their fouel for sale to the general public.
Before I retired, I brought 5 different addtitive to our lab, (I worked at a large oil refinery) and we tested them. The chemical additives were the same with, like said, the different amounts. Slightly different. But I also brought in a bottle from one of those Dollar Stores and the test were the same. It actually cost a dollar per bottle.
I ran this one in my little pickup I used driving to and from work. I drove 800 miles minimum per week and used one bottle per week, and did this for the 12+ years I owned the truck. When sold when I retired, I needed to change 2 fuel injectors. Mileage was 400,000 miles on the clock.
Just an FYI I learned.
Before I retired, I brought 5 different addtitive to our lab, (I worked at a large oil refinery) and we tested them. The chemical additives were the same with, like said, the different amounts. Slightly different. But I also brought in a bottle from one of those Dollar Stores and the test were the same. It actually cost a dollar per bottle.
I ran this one in my little pickup I used driving to and from work. I drove 800 miles minimum per week and used one bottle per week, and did this for the 12+ years I owned the truck. When sold when I retired, I needed to change 2 fuel injectors. Mileage was 400,000 miles on the clock.
Just an FYI I learned.
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What year and model? So it cranks, getting spark, but no fuel?
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Ok, that stinks. Do you here the Rear fuel pump prime (quick high noise whine) when you go to open the door or unlock it? If someone drained it i would get some fuel asap as you dont want to hurt the pump and front HPFP.
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Check Engine Light
I have a 2010 mini cooper s hatchback turbo with 170,000 miles on it. My check engine light came on and we replaced all 4 coils and spark plugs the turbo boot was also replace. Have put fuel treatment and injector clean and nothing is working. No stalling or rough speed up but idle is crap. Any idea what we could do? Should we replace the injectors too?