The Fuel Injection System
Your fuel injection system delivers fuel into the internal combustion engine using a very intricate computer-controlled system that can even compensate for humidity, air pressure and other factors. The modern fuel injection system sprays a fuel-air mixture into the cylinder without the use of the vacuum that carburetors once relied on.
Though the entire system works with precision, it’s still prone to be affected by dirt, dust, oil, grime and such things. The most prevalent enemy though, is simply the fuel itself. Once fuel dries on any interior or exterior parts, it can quickly build up into a type of thick lacquer that’s hard to remove. That’s why regular Fuel Injection cleaning is important. You can ensure that this heavy and harmful lacquer is removed before it becomes a problem.
Fuel Injection Cleaning
The fuel lines, gas pump and injectors can easily be cleaned using an additive. There are several on the market that work well and though they can be a bit expensive, they do keep the gunk from forming in these sensitive areas. You don’t really need to do this very often unless you put a lot of hard miles on your vehicle each year.
One popular product runs around $20 and says that it will protect the engine from power-robbing deposits and friction for up to 3,000 miles. The product also claims to prevent future deposit build up and lost horsepower. This is an all-in-one type product that also says it will boost gas mileage and remove water from the gas tank. If you’ve had experiences with products like this, we’d love to hear from you.
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What about the gunk and residue that builds up on the exterior parts of the injectors, fuel lines and gas pump? It is a good idea to clean these occasionally but it’s harder to do. There’s no miracle additive. It will take a bit of elbow grease.
How can you tell when you need to clean the fuel injectors? The most obvious way is if you start getting poor gas mileage or notice that you’re not getting the same power at take-off that you normally get. Most of us know when our truck or car just isn’t running right.
