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Fuel Injection Repairs
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Fuel Injection Repair
Fuel Injection Cleaning
Clean fuel injectors are a must for peak engine performance, fuel economy and emissions. If the injectors are dirty and can't deliver their normal dose of fuel, performance, fuel economy and emissions are going to suffer. Dirty injectors can't flow as much fuel as clean ones, nor can they deliver the correct spray pattern that is so essential for clean, efficient combustion.
The injectors need to be cleaned, if an engine is experiencing any of the classic symptoms of dirty fuel injectors, such as
- lean misfire,
- rough idle,
- hesitation and stumbling on light acceleration,
- a loss of power,
- and higher hydrocarbon (HC) and carbon monoxide (CO) emissions.
FUEL INJECTOR CLOGGING
It doesn't take much of a restriction in an injector to lean out the fuel mixture. A restriction of only 8% to 10% in a single fuel injector can be enough to cause a misfire. When this occurs, unburned oxygen enters the exhaust and makes the O2 sensor read lean. On older multiport systems that fire the injectors simultaneously, the computer compensates by increasing the "on" time of all the injectors, which can create an overly rich fuel condition in the other cylinders.
The formation of these deposits is a normal consequence of engine operation, so detergents are added to gasoline to help keep the injectors clean. But if a vehicle is used primarily for short-trip driving, the deposits may build up faster than the detergents can wash them away.
CHEAP GAS MAKES MATTERS WORSE
To save a few pennies per gallon and to increase the competitive and/or profit margin of gasoline, some suppliers have cut back on the amount of detergent they add to their fuel or have switched to cheaper and less effective additives.
In short, if your fuel efficiency is fine don't bother with a fuel injection service--Save Your Money! If you have any of the other issues listed above you may have another problem. Call Griffin's today for Free Consultation.
However, injector services are at times beneficial, even necessary. See the following frequently asked question and answers...
Do Fuel Injection Service work?
In short, yes, if the service is performed correctly. Fuel injection services can do amazing things. They can improve fuel efficiency, increase horse power, and repair some performance concerns, although this last benefit is rare.
Are Fuel Injection Services worth it?
Maybe. It really depends on the condition of the vehicle. If the service achieves any of the advertised claims, it may be worth it. In truth, most cars don't need it. The consistent use of quality fuel, and proper vehicle maintenance should be all that is necessary to keep a car running properly.
However, consistent use of cheap gas and poor adherence to an auto maintenance schedule, as well as certain driving styles can significantly increase the accumulation of carbon deposits. Thus the possibility of poor fuel efficiency, decreased horsepower, and performance issues increases--all of which could be helped by injector maintenance.
The other factor to consider is the expense. How much fuel savings justifies the cost of the fuel injection service, and how long is the pay off.
How often should it be done?
It depends on the product, but generally between 15,000 to 30,000-miles is the average.
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