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What Are the Signs of Dirty Fuel Injectors?

What Are the Signs of Dirty Fuel Injectors?

Most people don't think of fuel injectors when it comes to maintenance, but they play a vital role. Fuel injectors manage fuel flow and fuel going into the combustion chamber to enable the combustion process. Without proper care, the fuel injectors may cause various issues, including electrical problems and clogs/build-ups. Please be alert at the signs of bad injectors so that you act fast: Check Engine Light Comes On One of the issues that can trigger the check engine light to come on or to flash is a malfunctioning fuel injector. When a fuel injector fails, it will enable too much or too little gasoline to go into the engine. The engine control unit (ECU) will then detect the fluctuations of fuel in the motor, and consequently, can cause the check engine light to come on. Rough Idling If you notice an unpleasant noise coming from your motor while you're idling, it may be a warning signal of bad fuel injectors. The noise occurs when particles build up on the injector nozzl ... read more