How bad is it to drive on bad injectors?
How bad is it to drive on bad injectors?
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.
How much does it cost to replace a failed injector?
A diagnosis of a “failed” injector can cost thousands of dollars in replacement costs. However, a closer look at the problem reveals an interesting insight. Since the introduction of the 7.3 L Power Stroke in 1994, injectors have been relying on oil pressure to fire the piston via the HEUI fuel system.
What happens if the fuel injector is not working?
Fuel injectors are a vital part of a complex fuel management system. Furthermore, New technology has made fuel injectors more precise than ever in dispensing fuel. If the fuel injectors are not operating properly, then other parts of the engine will be affected as well.
Can a stock fuel injector be used in a turbo engine?
Stock fuel injectors can deliver the right amount of fuel to a stock engine. However, for engines outfitted with a turbo or supercharger, stock fuel injectors will decrease performance. Even though a turbo or supercharger will allow more air to flow into the combustion chamber, stock injectors won’t be able to deliver enough fuel to the engine.
Which is better stock or electronic fuel injectors?
This is because electronic fuel injection systems are easier to reprogram to match the vehicle’s specific fuel needs. Stock fuel injectors can deliver the right amount of fuel to a stock engine. However, for engines outfitted with a turbo or supercharger, stock fuel injectors will decrease performance.
A diagnosis of a “failed” injector can cost thousands of dollars in replacement costs. However, a closer look at the problem reveals an interesting insight. Since the introduction of the 7.3 L Power Stroke in 1994, injectors have been relying on oil pressure to fire the piston via the HEUI fuel system.
How many miles can a 7.3L fuel injector go?
The fuel side of the 7.3L fuel injector contains many more components, which are not normally considered ‘wear’ items. With proper fuel filtration, good, clean diesel fuel, and adequate fuel pressure, the fuel side of the injector can go well in excess of 400,000 miles without issue.
Can a stiction be removed from a diesel injector?
This is often counter-intuitive to diesel owners who consider the injector as part of the fuel system, not the oil system. Injectors require both systems to perform. A problem specific, high concentrate oil additive can remove the stiction and restore it to its original factory performance.
What causes an injector to fail in a car?
It is the stiction that is causing the failure, not the malfunctioning of the injector elements. Thus the “failed” injector myth. While many drivers choose fuel additives to improve performance, the stiction that is causing an injector failure requires a Stiction Eliminator oil additive.
