There are over-the-counter cleaners for fuel injectors. The problem is that these are only temporary solutions. Your fuel injectors should be cleaned professionally when your vehicle’s manufacturer recommends it. Otherwise, they can become clogged and seriously affect your engine’s performance. Auto Solutions can help. We can maintain your vehicle so it always runs as efficiently as it should, and this includes cleaning your fuel injectors when they need it.
What Clogs Fuel Injectors?
Fuel injectors become clogged by your engine’s combustion performance. A combustion engine mixes air and gasoline and ignites it to create the energy and vacuum needed to start up and run. The fuel injectors spray the gasoline the engine needs into an intake manifold or directly into the engine cylinders. As the gasoline burns, carbon is deposited on everything in the combustion chamber, including the fuel injectors. This is the most common thing that clogs fuel injectors, although they can also be clogged by dirt and debris if your fuel filter is dirty.
Signs My Fuel Injectors Are Clogged
The number one sign that you have clogged fuel injectors is engine performance issues. If the injectors are clogged, your engine is not getting the total amount of gasoline that it needs to fire up and run, especially when you drive faster. The faster you go the more gasoline your engine needs, and clogged fuel injectors can make your engine sputter and even die if they are clogged to the point that the engine is not getting any gas. You might notice the sputtering particularly when you press down on the accelerator or when you’re going higher speeds. You will also notice a difference in your gas mileage, as the engine will burn what little gas it has in an effort to provide the power it needs.
Professional Solutions Are Best
You can purchase an over-the-counter fuel injector cleaner, but this is limited in what it can do. It’s better to have the fuel injectors cleaned professionally for two reasons. First of all, a professional cleaning will make sure that every last bit of dirt, grime, and carbon deposits are removed. Secondly, this allows auto service technicians to inspect your fuel injectors to make sure they are not cracked or otherwise worn and need to be replaced. Cracked fuel injectors are also problematic in that they leak gasoline into your engine, and this can cause a reduction in gas mileage and black exhaust.
Set up an appointment with Auto Solutions in Orlando, FL, for a fuel injector inspection and cleaning. We’d be happy to restore your vehicle’s performance.
