What are the symptoms of a bad fuel injector?
Here are a few signs there might be something wrong with your fuel injectors.
- The Engine Misfires. Dirty fuel injectors may cause your vehicle’s engine to misfire.
- Idling Gets Rough.
- Your Gas Mileage Tanks.
- The RPM Needle Starts to Dance.
- Your Car Won’t Start.
What happens if you put bigger fuel injectors?
Larger throttle body and injectors Go too large and you can lose power. Not every engine is well suited to a larger throttle body, which means you have to do your homework ahead of time.
Should you grease fuel injectors?
Lubrication for O-rings used in fuel injectors is as important as the brakes, gears, clutches, and flywheels in automobiles. Lubricant safeguards the application (where the O-ring is used) from premature wear and tear, abrasion, and damage caused by scuffing.
How long do Bosch fuel injectors last?
1 billion cycles
Both Bosch and Delphi, two major manufacturers of automotive components, say their fuel injectors have a life expectancy of 1 billion cycles. Essentially, that means that the fuel injectors should last as long as the car does.
Do I need a tune with bigger injectors?
In general, injectors need a tune. Otherwise, your ECU is trying to drive the new, bigger injectors using the duty cycle and dead times for the old, smaller injectors, which means too much gas potentially at the wrong time (i.e. – running rich and potentially missing).
Should you lubricate o-rings?
Lubricating an O-ring is an important part of the assembly line process as it can help protect an application from abrasion or scuffing damage. The addition of a lubricant can extend the operating life of the O-ring by creating a barrier film over its surface.
Should I replace all fuel injectors at once?
When it comes to your diesel fuel injection system, a single injector is often the cause of an entire engine failure. This is why it is often best to replace multiple injectors at once.
Is it OK to drive with a bad 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.
Who are the manufacturers of the fuel injectors?
Fiveomotorsport has a full inventory of electronic fuel injectors. Every part listed is in stock and ready to ship. We sell only genuine name-brand injectors manufactured by Bosch, GM Multec, Delphi, Rochester, Denso, Siemens, Keihin, JECS, Weber, and Lucas. Fuel injectors sold at Fiveomotorsport.com are priced competitively.
How does the fuel injector clinic work for You?
Fuel Injector Clinic utilizes our custom built flow bench to offer the most comprehensive injector matching and tuning data in the industry, matching our injectors by both flow rate and individual offset value going above and beyond the industry standards to optimize injector performance from idle all the way up to full throttle.
What kind of fuel injector does Bosch use?
Bosch Port Fuel Injectors (PFI) have a robust design and are capable of using Ethanol fuel (E100). All Bosch fuel injectors released to the aftermarket are OE fit, form and function, and are produced to OE specifications. The Bosch fuel injector has a return rate of 1 part per million (PPM), making Bosch the industry benchmark.
What are the signs of a failing fuel injector?
Other potential signs of a failing injector include poor idle, fuel odors inside and around your vehicle, difficulty starting, oil thinning and hydro lock. Engine knock or detonation, which can lead to motor failure, is also an indicator of a defective injector.