Most modern vehicles have fuel injectors that deliver gasoline to the combustion chamber. According to Auto Deal, turbocharged motors are up to 10% more fuel-efficient than naturally aspirated motors. Whether your vehicle is turbocharged, supercharged, or naturally aspirated, it needs fuel to make it run right. Defective fuel injectors will make the engine run poorly. Here are four signs that might indicate your vehicle needs fuel injector replacement.
1. Engine Stumbles and Stalls
A defective fuel injector makes it impossible for the engine to run correctly because it isn’t getting the proper amount of fuel when it’s needed the most. When the engine isn’t getting good fuel delivery from the injectors, it might stumble while idling or accelerating and could stall. A stalled engine could make the vehicle dangerous to drive if the engine stops running while in busy traffic or during bad weather. If the motor doesn’t start right away, you’ll need a towing service to get it home or to an auto repair facility.
2. Check Engine Light Appears on the Dash
A defective fuel injection system directly affects the engine and could cause the check engine light to appear on the dash. A local automotive facility can scan your vehicle’s onboard computer to get a code that says exactly what is wrong with the engine. When the fuel injectors are bad, the diagnostic scan will reveal the corresponding code. The auto technician then can maintain or replace the defective fuel injectors as needed to make your car run well again.
3. Fuel Economy Plummets
A defective fuel injector will cause your vehicle to use more fuel. A reduction in fuel economy might occur rapidly or might gradually get worse over time. The result is the same in either case: poor fuel economy. Instead of taking chances and spending more on gas, you can have your vehicle inspected and get new fuel injectors installed when needed to fix the problem.
4. Cleaning Doesn’t Fix the Problem
Some fuel injector problems are fixed by cleaning the injectors so they resume normal fuel delivery. However, the injection system might also have a more serious mechanical problem that won’t respond to a cleaning service. If cleaning the injectors doesn’t work, fuel injector replacement is your best bet to restore your engine’s power, performance, and fuel economy.
If you suspect your vehicle is in need of fuel injector replacement, Samperio Turbo Rebuild can help. Call or visit our facility today to schedule service. We’ll be happy to assist you.