I'm pretty sure, but can somebody definitively confirm for me that the 2010 MINI Cooper (not Cooper S) has a port injected engine, and not direct injected.

Also, is anybody aware of any of these NA MC engines experiencing a carbon buildup problem on the intake valves or in the cylinders?

 

Port injection. There is no high pressure fuel pump.

 

yes, MCs do NOT have DI nor hpfps

No, the carbon buildup reports are S-related

 

The MC (non-turbo) has a port injected motor. I've not heard of an MC motor with carbon build-up. That problem seems isolated to the turbo/direct injected motor. That said, I have heard of service folks recommending Seafoam for ALL Minis. I guess it can't hurt anything, but does not appear to be needed.

What prompts the question?

 

Giving some maintenance advice to a friend with a 2010 MC.