Episode 36; Carbon build-up on second gen MINIs, Helenblitz coming up in early 2025 and Facebook group chatter from the podcast FB page.

In this week’s episode of The Cooper Cast Podcast, Dale Blankenship dives under the hood to discuss the infamous carbon build-up problem in second-generation MINI engines. What causes it? Can you prevent it? And most importantly, how do you fix it? Dale breaks it all down so you can keep your MINI running smooth.We also gear up for the first big MINI event of 2025—Helenblitz! From February 27th to March 2nd, the charming Bavarian themed town of Helen, Georgia, will transform into a MINI mecca. We share what’s in store and why this event is a must-attend for MINI enthusiasts.And finally, we couldn’t resist sharing the best (and funniest) responses to the questions we asked on the Cooper Cast Podcast Facebook page. MINI owners never disappoint when it comes to laughs and insight!Join us for a turbo-charged ride through MINI mechanics, events, and community chatter!