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Can you change just one injector?
There is a reason why you should think about replacing only one fuel Injector. A single injector is often the cause of an engine failure when it comes to diesel fuel injection systems. It is a good idea to replace multiple injectors at the same time.
Can all 8 injectors go bad at once?
It’s normal to replace all 8 if one goes bad simply because the labor costs so much to do just one that it pays to do all 8 at one time. It is only common practice to replace all 8 on the lb7 engine. Not much work to get to an individual lbz injector.
How often should you change your injectors?
The fuel injectors on your car will typically last between 50,000 and 100,000 miles. The length of time that the injector lasts has a lot to do with the type of gas that is used in the car and how often the various fuel filters are changed.
Can injector cleaner damage injectors?
Many manufacturers are now instructing its dealers to not offer fuel injector cleaning or even the containers of cleaner to add to the gas tank. Some of these chemicals can even damage fuel injectors and emissions components, such as oxygen sensors and catalytic converters.
When do I need to change my fuel injector?
Fuel Smell and Poor Gas Consumption. When you notice any gas smell in the car or when you notice that your car is covering fewer miles per gallon of fuel, this is when you need to get your fuel injector checked. You only need to be concerned when gas consumption is less than your average gas consumption reading.
What causes a fuel injector to stop delivering fuel?
An injector becomes clogged with fuel varnish deposits and fails to deliver its normal dose of fuel when it’s energized, or. Fuel pressure to the injector drops below specifications because of a weak fuel pump, plugged fuel filter or leaky fuel pressure regulator.
Why are fuel injectors more sensitive to fuel condition?
On older multiport systems that fire the injectors simultaneously, the computer compensates by increasing the “on” time of all the injectors, which can create an overly rich fuel condition in the other cylinders. Direct fuel injectors are more sensitive to restrictions because of the precise amount of fuel they inject into the combustion chamber.
Where does the fuel injector go in a fuel pump?
The fuel pump supplies it with pressurized fuel. On energizing the injector, the valve gets opened and the pressurized fuel escapes in the form of a fine mist through a tiny hole. The injectors are placed in the manifold so that they can spray fuel at the intake valves.