How much HP do new injectors add?
How much horsepower can fuel injectors add? Depending on what type of engine you have, you can gain as much as 10-20 more horsepower and comparable torque.
Is it OK to just replace 1 fuel injector?
Yes, you can replace just one of the fuel injectors in your vehicle. If you are facing a problem with an injector, you can swap it for a good cylinder.
What happens if you disconnect a fuel injector?
Why? Well, because if the cylinder is dead to begin with (either due to a lack of spark, fuel or compression), unplugging the fuel injector from its connector will not make a difference! unplugging a fuel injector that belongs to a cylinder that is working will affect engine idle quality drastically!…
Can I drive with a faulty fuel injector?
While fuel injector problems usually give warning, driving your vehicle for a long time with a clogged or faulty fuel injector can cause problems. Increased fuel consumption. A noticeable increase in tailpipe smoke and emissions. Rough idle and hesitation during acceleration.
Can you unplug injectors while running?
the answer is yes you will cause damage to the ficm by unpluging the injector while it is running .
Will a car run without a fuel injectors?
Fuel injectors are an integral part of your engine, without them, your car will simply not drive.
What happens if the fuel injector is not working?
Fuel injectors are a vital part of a complex fuel management system. Furthermore, New technology has made fuel injectors more precise than ever in dispensing fuel. If the fuel injectors are not operating properly, then other parts of the engine will be affected as well.
What causes wear and tear on fuel injectors?
Driving a car hard, combined with short start stop journeys, will increase the wear and tear on injectors. Letting the engine cool down, before shutting it off, will increase the lifespan of the injectors. This will also, benefit the rest of the engine too.
How can I keep my fuel injector in good health?
Another great way to keep injectors in good health is; to regularly add a fuel injector cleaner to to your fuel tank. Many manufacturers claim that these cleaners, will give your car extra power or increased mpg. They probably won’t, or make much difference, to a car that is running properly.
What is the code for a fuel injector failure?
If you are using a generic (not vehicle manufacturer specific) code reader; then you can expect to see codes beginning with P02. For example, a fault with an injector in cylinder one would give a code of P0201.