Common questions

How many miles should a diesel injector last?

How many miles should a diesel injector last?

The average lifespan of a diesel fuel injector is around 100,000 miles. A typical fuel injector has two basic parts: the nozzle and the injector body. If either of these components gets clogged or damaged, it will compromise the entire performance of the vehicle.

How much does it cost to replace fuel injector in Dodge Ram?

Dodge Ram 2500 Fuel Injector Replacement costs $1697 on average. What is a fuel injector and how does it work? A fuel injector is a fuel metering device that sprays atomized droplets of fuel in a specific pattern into the engine’s intake manifold or directly into the combustion chamber.

What is return specification for Dodge diesel engine?

There is a return specification for the CP3- Less than 1150 ml/min at idle. The CP3 injection pump used on these engines must be “phased” when installed to reduce injector cackle. There is a timing procedure in the service information. It takes about 4000 PSI rail pressure for the injectors to deliver fuel for starting.

Where can I get a fuel injector replacement?

Dodge Ram 2500 Fuel Injector Replacement at your home or office. Our mobile mechanics offer services 7 days a week. Upfront and transparent pricing. Our certified mobile mechanics can come to your home or office 7 days a week between 7 AM and 9 PM.

What’s the maximum fuel injector leakage per minute?

Maximum allowable leakage for all injectors combined is 160 ml per minute: check when coolant temperature is above 180 degrees, 1200 rpm and fuel rail pressure is equal to 20,305 PSI. Any injector contributing more than 40 ml is excessive.

What kind of injector does a Dodge 5.9L use?

The Cummins 3909356 Injector Dust Seal O-Ring keeps your 1994-1998 Dodge 5.9L Cummins running as the factory intended. Cummins products deliver legendary performance that is unmatched.

What to do if your Cummins diesel injector fails?

If a failed diesel injector is affecting your Dodge Cummins truck, take a look at the categories below to find the replacement injectors and associated components that you’ll need to get the job done right.

Is the fuel injector on my Ram 2500 bad?

Enter your ride HERE to be a part of this month’s Ride of the Month Challenge! I have a Ram 2500 diesel with 170,000 miles. It is smoking REALLY bad and lousy mileage. It has been diagnosed by the Dodge dealer as having two bad fuel injectors.

Is there a problem with just replacing the fuel injectors that are bad?

It has been diagnosed by the Dodge dealer as having two bad fuel injectors. They said they will ONLY replace ALL the fuel injectors, not just the two that are bad. Does this sound correct? At $650 a piece plus another $1100 for labor, it is going to cost $5000. Is there a problem with just replacing the fuel injectors that are bad?

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