R55 Check Engine Light/Carbon Build Up
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Check Engine Light/Carbon Build Up
Had the check engine light come on for no apparent reason. Had the faults checked at an independent dealer. Reported misfire in all four cylinders, but no currently present. I had the high pressure fuel pump changed 6 to 8 months ago.
SF Mini diagnosed carbon in the intake runners. Blasted it out with some sort of new tool. Worked very well, since driving it now feels like a brand new car. Much more torque, pick up etc, though the torque steer seems to be higher.
What is the advice for preventing the carbon? Best SF Mini would say is drive it hard and use a fuel additive.
SF Mini diagnosed carbon in the intake runners. Blasted it out with some sort of new tool. Worked very well, since driving it now feels like a brand new car. Much more torque, pick up etc, though the torque steer seems to be higher.
What is the advice for preventing the carbon? Best SF Mini would say is drive it hard and use a fuel additive.
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Would love to know more about this.
As stated, the catch cans are of some help if you live in a humid climate like SF. Some people recommend a regular seafoam regimen to keep the build-up down, but it doesn't seem very effective once the build-up is severe.
As stated, the catch cans are of some help if you live in a humid climate like SF. Some people recommend a regular seafoam regimen to keep the build-up down, but it doesn't seem very effective once the build-up is severe.
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