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Another thing is you may want to get an oil catch can. This can help with it.

 

Welcome to M/A the FUN Mini Site.

You also want to change your oil way more often then MINI / BMW says.(12 K -15 K)

 

Welcome!

I've been changing my oil at about 5K.

I have a BSH Oil Catch Can.

BSH Mini Cooper R56 Competition Catch Can - BSH Speedshop

Because it has a baffle and also a dipstick to check the level of dino snot that accumulates.

If you get one, you have to block off the PCV line that goes to the throttle body, or it will be ineffective. Some people remove the hose and block off the holes with a plug from a Peugeot or an Audi. I have a boost gauge, so I used BSH's Dual Boost Tap.

BSH R56 Mini Cooper Direct Dual Boost Tap - BSH Speedshop

It comes with a plug that blocks the PVC line but leaves it in place.

I'm not promoting their stuff, it's just what I bought.

The other PVC line goes through the turbocharger, so if you block off the primary PVC line you must put an oil catch can on the other line.

It keeps the oil mist, coming from the PCV system, from cooking on the backs of the intake valves and eventually blocking the intakes, a common problem on our direct injected engines.

In the winter, I empty mine weekly, when I check the oil in the engine. I use one of these, from Harbor Freight to suck the goop out of the catch can, through the dipstick hole.

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It doesn't collect as much in the summer as in the winter, with cooler temperatures.

Dave

 

Clint from Defenders of Speed here,

If you haven't ordered that catch can yet, but want to get it relatively quickly, DoS is up in San Francisco. We have BSH R56 Oil Catch Cans and R56 Dual Boost Taps in stock and ready to ship.

We also have our N14 Seafoam Fogger Kits in stock to help keep your intake valves happy & carbon-free.

(That's the end of my product plug!:arf I wish you sincere good luck with getting your current MINI woes sorted out.

-Clint

 

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Jason

 

Dude, you're just all sorts of trouble aren't you???? :lol:

 

This is a bummer man. All stuff that could have been prevented if the previous owner was an enthusiast. But now you are the enthusiast and will keep it running like it should!

 

You can get them a lot of places.
Here is a link to Helix: Helix Motorsports

There is some new theories that are saying the catch can keeps air flowing properly and helps prevent the carbon build-up. At least on the top side of the engine.

Like Dave.0 said..... Changing your oil every 5k is IMPERATIVE in your R56... Especially since the turbo uses oil for cooling.

Good luck.

 

:cornut:I have all of this on Margi(08 BRG R56 MCS/JCWm) except the 'fogger' and all works fine and no carbon problems ~50kmi. I do 'Seafoam'(the aerosol Seafoam) every 3kmi but through the intake as there wasn't a fogger when I bought the BSH OCC and BSH dual tap boost(very important part that forces ALL of the blow by through the OCC) from(drum roll) Defenders Of Speed 50kmi ago. They're good people.

Jason

 

I agree... Can't be saving gas either. Sometimes those Germans over think things :crazy:

 

Glad you got it back and it's running well.
You may have to plan on doing the walnut blast every so often... this will happen again.

 

I was told by my mechanic to keep a savings account for the MINI :lol:

Good luck!

 

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You don't mention what you spent the $300 on to stop the whistle. Knowing what you did there can help us point to other issues that may be causing the CEL.

 

Welcome to M/A.

Sorry I don't have your answer, but if you wait a bit someone will know what to do.

 

Welcome. The is a great site.

BTW- what does "gator" mean other than the reptile?