Date: 110601
Fuel System/Engine - Injection/Induction System Cleaning
SI M13 01 07
Fuel Systems
June 2011
Technical Service
This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI M13 01 07 dated August 2010.
[NEW] designates changes to this revision
SUBJECT
Fuel Injection and Induction System Cleaning
MODEL
R50 (Cooper) vehicles equipped with W10 engine
R52 (Cooper and Cooper S) vehicles equipped with W10 and W11 engines
R53 (Cooper S) vehicles equipped with W11 engine
R55 (Clubman) vehicles equipped with N12 engine
R56 (Cooper) vehicles equipped with N12 engine
R57 (Cooper Convertible) equipped with N12 engine
SITUATION
Deposits found in the injection and induction system may cause the vehicle to experience a variety of drivability complaints, eventually
leading to the Service Engine Soon lamp to be illuminated. Some of the possibilities are listed below.
Fuel Injectors
Deposits at the fuel injector's tip can impact fuel flow, disturbing the air/fuel mixture ratio. Symptoms are the following: Hesitation or
stumble during acceleration, or even loss of power; poor fuel efficiency; increased emissions of HC and CO; and "Service Engine Soon"
lamp illumination due to misfire faults, or lean mixture adaptations.
Intake Valves
Deposits at the valves and on the intake manifold ports can absorb fuel during the warm-up phase, leaning out the air/fuel mixture ratio.
Carbon build-up may disturb the mixture flow at low throttle conditions and/or idle speeds.
Symptoms are the following: Poor drivability; loss of power; unstable and/or rough idle; increased emissions of HC, CO and NOx; and
"Service Engine Soon" lamp illumination due to intermittent misfire faults.
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Combustion Chamber Deposit Interference (CCDI) occurs when there is a contact between carbon deposits on the piston crown and the
cylinder head. The noise can be confused or misdiagnosed as a ping, knock, or other noises that could indicate a mechanical failure.
CCDI occurs first as a cold start noise that can fade as the engine warms to operating temperature. The noise will reoccur at the next cold
start. As deposits build, there is an increase in compression temperature that may cause pre-ignition detonations.
Symptoms are the following: Knocking; pinging; run-on; poor acceleration; octane requirement increase; increased emissions of NOx; and
engine idle speed surges.
Depending on the manufacturer, fuels may contain various additives such as: oxidation and corrosion inhibitors; metal deactivators;
emulsifiers; and anti-icing agents and dyes. In addition, they are required to include some form of an intake system deposit control
package. Unfortunately, not all fuels are created equal, and some additive packages are not effective enough to maintain the integrity of
the intake systems in high performance engines, or engines operating under severe environmental conditions. Even worse, the intake
system deposit control additives in some fuels may actually contribute to the combustion chamber deposits accumulation, and to the
problems associated with those deposits, i.e., knock, run-on and increased emissions of oxides of nitrogen.
To remedy these complaints, the BMW Group has developed a new special tool and cleaner concentrate to clean the fuel and injectors,
induction system and combustion chamber of harmful deposits.
Note:
The fluids and tools described in this Service Information bulletin are the only MINI approved items that can used to clean the fuel
injection system, induction system and combustion chamber. Using non-approved fluids or tools can lead to premature component failure
and will not be covered under Warranty.
Fuel Injector and Induction System Cleaner Concentrate
This item will be shipped via the automatic Tool Shipment Program. Refer to SI M04 07 07 for complete details.
Fuel Injector and Induction System Cleaner Applicator
Kit P/N 82 14 0 429 692
1. Chain with hook
2. Shop air connection
3. Regulator
4. Cylinder
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6. Pressure relief button
7. Quick connect
8. Pressure relief hose with rubber plug
Pressure Relief Button, Shutoff Valve and 40 Micron filter location
1. Shutoff valve
2. Pressure relief button, replaceable if found restricted, P/N 83 30 0 440 139
3. 40 Micron Filter, replaceable if found restricted, P/N 82 14 0 429 702
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Kit Overview
Refer to the attached procedures described below by model. It is recommended that two applications be made consecutively on each
vehicle. Every vehicle will require 1 liter of fuel to perform the cleaning procedure. If more applications are required, please contact your
Regional Technical Engineer via PuMA.
Procedure A - All vehicles equipped with the W10 engine
Procedure B - All vehicles equipped with the W11 engine
Procedure C - All vehicles equipped with the N12 engine
IMPORTANT:
Before starting the cleaning procedure, place the vehicle in a well-ventilated area. If the cleaning procedure occurs indoors, be sure to
have the vehicle connected to an exhaust removal system. It is necessary to wear Nitrile rubber gloves and safety glasses during this
procedure.
The shop air supply should be dried using a general purpose filtering system; the tool is not recommended for use with a lubricating
system.
[NEW] FINAL PROCEDURE FOR RELEASING THE VEHICLE TO THE CUSTOMER
Advise the customer that it is necessary to add one bottle of MINI CRUD-B-GONE Fuel System Cleaner Plus, P/N 82 14 2 186 158, with
either TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline or Premium Fuel with a minimum octane rating of AKI 91, the next time that the vehicle is refueled.
For optimum cleaning, advise the customer to add one bottle every 3,000 miles when refueling. Refer to SI M13 05 06, MINI
CRUD-B-GONE Fuel System Cleaner Plus.2010 Mini Cooper (R56) L4-1.6L (N12)
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More information regarding fuel systems and fuel additives can be found in the following Service Information bulletins:
^ SI M13 01 06 Alcohol Fuel Blends in MINI Vehicles
^ SI M13 02 06 TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline in MINI Vehicles
^ SI M13 05 10 Fuel Composition Tester
^ SI M13 05 06 MINI CRUD-B-GONE Fuel System Cleaner Plus
PARTS INFORMATION
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Procedure A - With The W10 Engine2010 Mini Cooper (R56) L4-1.6L (N12)
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Procedure B - With the W11 Engine
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Procedure C - With the N12 Engine
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