Do fuel injectors ever need replacing?
The fuel injectors on your car will typically last between 50,000 and 100,000 miles. The last thing that you want to do is ignore the warning signs that the fuel injectors need to be replaced due to the damage it can cause your engine.
Can a clogged fuel injector be repaired quickly?
Clogged injectors can usually be repaired, if you catch the problem quickly. Sometimes a fuel injector is completely clogged, because of years of neglect or a lack of regular engine servicing. If this is the case then a refurbished replacement, may be the only option.
What happens to fuel injector when engine is shut off?
Fuel injectors deliver fuel to the combustion chamber directly or indirectly. During its evolution; the fuel injector has moved from the intake manifold to the combustion chamber. Over time the nozzle of the injector can become dirty; and partially blocked. When you shut off your engine; the injector will soak up the heat of the engine.
Where is the fuel injector located in a six cylinder engine?
The same applies to the injectors in the middle cylinders in six- and eight-cylinder engines. The hotter the location, the more vulnerable the injector is to clogging from heat soaks. Throttle body injectors are less vulnerable to heat soak because of their location high above the intake manifold plenum.
When to replace fuel injector seals and washers?
If the O-ring fitted to the injector is the problem; then replacing this O-ring will usually fix the leak. If the injector body; nozzle or internal components are cracked; then a new or refurbished injector is your only option. Replacement fuel injector seals and washers are cheap and are, fairly easy to install.
What happens if you have an incorrect fuel injector?
If an incorrect fuel injector is installed on 2014-2020 GM models equipped with a V6 or V8 gasoline engine (RPO LV1, LV3, L82, L83, L84, L8B, LT1, L86, L87, LT2, LT4, LT5, L8T, LTA), it can lead to skewed Long Term Fuel Trims (LTFT) and/or Short Term Fuel Trims (STFT) during engine operation.
How big is a tre short fuel injector?
TREperformance makes high performance fuel injectors for almost any vehicle, including these siemens/bosch style short pico stubby thin style injectors, ranging in size from 60lb to 80lb with EV1 or EV6 electrical connections, 600cc, 630cc, 800cc and 840cc.
Can a fuel injector last the life of the engine?
In general, fuel injectors are hard wearing and with a little care, can often last; the life of the engine. Like any other engine part, regular maintenance is the key, to keeping them going.
What should the DTC be for a fuel injector replacement?
Vehicles with an illuminated Check Engine MIL or a possible rough idle after a fuel injector replacement should be checked to ensure that the correct injector was installed in the suspect cylinder. Any of the following misfire or fuel trim related DTCs also may be set: P0300 – P0308, P050D, P0171, P0172, P0174, P0175, P2099, P219A, P219B.