Mini Upper cylinder clean
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Mini Upper cylinder clean
Why Does My Mini Need an Upper Cylinder Clean?
There are a few ways an upper cylinder clean can be carried out on a Mini:
- Spray the cleaner into the throttle body where it gets sucked into the intake manifold
- Pump the cleaning agent into a vacuum hose or pipe that enters into the Mini’s intake manifold
- Remove the spark plugs and spray the cleaner into the spark plug holes
All methods can be done separately or performed together within the same upper cylinder cleaning task. There are various cylinder cleaners available and your mechanic will determine the best cleaner and method for your Mini.
Carbon build-up on Mini cylinders can cause pre-ignition, due to the heat of the carbon deposits, it leads to an engine misfire. When Mini engines are firing at the wrong time it’s not healthy and can cause the following problems.
The Mini will eventually respond poorly, idle roughly, noticeable engine knocking and loss of power on acceleration. Fuel consumption could increase and the Mini’s engine light may come on. Some of these signs can be subtle and easily go unnoticed, that’s why it’s a good idea to add an upper cylinder clean to your Mini’s service on a regular basis.
An upper cylinder clean will generally cost in the tens of dollars up to the hundreds, it depends on how dirty it is, the time taken to clean and the type of Mini. An upper cylinder clean is a quicker and cheaper alternative to pulling an engine apart to be cleaned. In some cases, a can of spray might not fix the problem and the Mini’s engine might need to be pulled apart, which can cost into the thousands.
