Mini Coopers are notorious for high carbon buildup due to their GDI engines. This isn't a replacement for a walnut blast which is the best way to clean the buildup, but at a range of $400-$800 to have one done, using the CRC GDI IVD Intake Valve Turbo Cleaner helps delay the inevitable. I have a 2012 Mini Countryman S All 4 and I loosen up the hose clamp and slide the straw under the hose, just past the Mass Airflow Sensor as shown in my picture, keeping the hose full connected. This allows the spray to flow through the turbo first, then into the intake valves cleaning both the turbo and the intake valves. This works so much better if there is second person who can keep the car idling between 2000 and 3000 rpms while spraying. Without the second person, I placed a brick on the peddle to keep the idle around 2500 rpms during the process. It takes about 20-25 minutes of spraying in short bursts, so you don't stall the engine. After emptying the can, shutting off the engine and letting it hot soak for a couple of hours, I'll take it on the interstate to blow it out, the engine felt smoother, yet I never got the smoke show of carbon getting blown out the exhaust like you'll see with seafoam. I found out the smoke show is hit or miss with CRC, yet it doesn't mean that it's not working if you don't get the show. I know this won't clean the intakes fully, yet it helps keep my car running smoother until I'm ready to commit the money to the full cleaning. There are plenty of videos on YouTube that will show you how to use the cleaner.
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[5 of 5 Stars!]