Is it bad to have liquid fuel in a cylinder?
From what he has learned through dyno experiences, Dickmeyer says liquid fuel in the cylinder is damaging. Many people will mistakenly say that you’re looking for where the fuel vaporizes, but that’s not really true either because vapor is a liquid turning into gas. What you want, he says, is atomization.
What causes a car to idle with too much fuel?
As long as we’re on the topic of too much air, we should also discuss too much fuel. The most common fuel system problems that can cause idle issues are a malfunctioning fuel pressure regulator or dirty or leaking fuel injectors. Either one of these can cause too much fuel to enter the intake, thus affecting the idle.
What are the symptoms of a bad fuel pump?
Symptoms of a Bad Fuel Pump 1 Car Won’t Start. There are a host of issues that could prevent a car from starting, but a lack of fuel is one of the first things to check. 2 Car Dies Under Heavy Load. 3 Inconsistent and Unintended Acceleration. 4 Decreased Fuel Efficiency. 5 Increased Engine Temperature
What happens if there is too much fuel in the intake?
Either one of these can cause too much fuel to enter the intake, thus affecting the idle. An easy check for a fuel pressure regulator is to just remove the vacuum line going to it. If you see fuel leaking out, replace it and recheck for your idle problem.
As long as we’re on the topic of too much air, we should also discuss too much fuel. The most common fuel system problems that can cause idle issues are a malfunctioning fuel pressure regulator or dirty or leaking fuel injectors. Either one of these can cause too much fuel to enter the intake, thus affecting the idle.
Either one of these can cause too much fuel to enter the intake, thus affecting the idle. An easy check for a fuel pressure regulator is to just remove the vacuum line going to it. If you see fuel leaking out, replace it and recheck for your idle problem.
How can I tell if my fuel pressure regulator is failing?
A failed fuel pressure regulator will not always exhibit this symptom, but it’s pretty easy to check for when doing your diagnosis. To properly evaluate a fuel pressure regulator would require hooking up a fuel pressure gauge and observing the pressure with the vacuum line connected and disconnected.
What are the symptoms of cylinder head failure?
Symptoms of cylinder head failure on the 3.6L Pentastar include: 1 Check engine light 2 Misfires 3 Engine ticking 4 Power loss