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I use this stuff on regular basis(right before my 3k oil changes) and was unable to find ANY videos of Seafoaming a MINI so I managed to throw together a quick video of some past treatments. I can't emphasize enough how useful this product is on the N12/N14 engines with the high compression ratios and the PCV design. I've seen the cylinder heads from these engines after 20k+ and the amount of burnt oil/carbon buildup is ridiculous. You can pick a can up at Walmart or most auto parts stores for under ten bucks. Installing an Oil Catch Canister will also help in preventing sludge/carbon buildup. For you folks who are hesitant for fear of hydrolocking I've done this procedure every 3k for over 85k on the MINI and never had any catastrophic results. You will definitely notice a difference in performance after the treatment.
Oh okay I see how that works. Did you just cut a hole and shove the filter in there or did you remove that whole lining? What temps are you seeing with the filter in there?
Oh okay I see how that works. Did you just cut a hole and shove the filter in there or did you remove that whole lining? What temps are you seeing with the filter in there?
I dremel cut the plastic liner and have a small filter tucked behind directly under the cowl vents. When the N14 engine goes in I'll relocate the battery and use the space for a large cone. Temps are at or a few degrees above ambient consistently.
Thanks. Do I pour the Seafoam into this tube through the left end of the tube so it gets sucked into what I think is the intake manifold on the top right?
You do have the same engine I have. It's all in the video my friend.
yeah, i figured so. just mentally self stimulating myself. i guess i'll have to actually open my hood soon enough. wish i had a garage and/or driveway. i'm too lazy to walk a few blocks to my car just to check for now.
The more I'm learning, the more you're becoming my hero, Oxybluecoop. Seems like you highly recommend an oil catch can in our coopers. Do you happen to have pictures of your install? It bascially goes between the same tube for Seafoam?
What happens if no smoke comes out? The only thing I think I did different was the car dies when I put the hose back on and I waited 5 minutes instead of 10. But I got no smoke. I drove it about 1/2 mile, still nothing. I think I will go try to start it now (3 hours later) and see what happens.
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The more I'm learning, the more you're becoming my hero, Oxybluecoop. Seems like you highly recommend an oil catch can in our coopers.
Do they make a oil catch can for a NON s R56?
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thanks for pointing out another thing i "must" be doing, or my mini cooper will sue me for neglect and abuse.
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