One of the best ways to prevent bad fuel injectors is to buy high-quality injectors from the start. There are a lot of injectors to choose from and places to buy them. With Dieselogic parts, you know you are getting quality parts for your engine.
Diesel Fuel Failures
According to Afton Chemical's North American Marketing Manager, David Cleaver, there are three major causes of injector failure associated with the properties of the fuel itself: excess wear, abrasion, and deposits.
“You can definitely delay the degradation process by buying high-quality fuel and changing your filters regularly to prevent debris from getting into the system,” Milne said. “That will prevent the injectors from corrosion or getting worn out faster in high mileage situations.”
Use a premium quality fuel with added detergents to help keep engine parts clean from deposits. Periodically add a fuel system cleaner to your tank to maintain the condition of the fuel injection system. Change engine oil regularly to keep it running at optimum efficiency.
The lifespan of a diesel fuel injector
Diesel fuel injectors generally have a shorter lifespan than their predecessors, meaning they need to be replaced more frequently for optimal performance. The life expectancy of a good quality diesel fuel injector is around 150,000 kilometres.
Ideally, you should thoroughly deep-clean your car's diesel injectors at least once a year or every 30,000 miles. Keep in mind that more frequent cleaning may be necessary if you drive in harsh weather conditions. Another option is to keep the injectors clean by pouring additives in with the fuel.
Common causes of injector failure
While many things can cause breakdowns, the most likely cause of premature failure is fuel contamination. Fuel contamination occurs when debris in the fuel gets past the filtration, destroying the sealing surfaces. Think microns, smaller than a human's hair-sized, clearances.
Poor fuel quality —The main reason your fuel injectors become clogged and unable to do their job is the quality of your fuel. If your fuel has too much excess debris or impurities, those by-products can get into your fuel injectors, making it harder for them to work.
Dead fuel injectors cannot be repaired and should be replaced with the exact same unit.
An abrupt loss of engine power is a somewhat obvious sign of a fuel injector failure. If the fuel injector is clogged, the fuel supply will be irregular too. When the fuel level fluctuates drastically, the high and low rpm's will cause the engine to move in surges rather than slow and gradual movements.
Your car may sputter or shake, mostly during traffic stops. The engine idling is mainly due to inconsistent revolutions per minute (RPMs). A sudden decrease in fuel supply, especially during uphill climbing, may accompany rough idling. Sometimes, you may have to restart the car due to insufficient fuel supply.
"Fuel injectors have an atomizing nozzle that distributes fuel evenly for optimal combustion and efficiency." Now, a vehicle will typically have one fuel injector per cylinder, with a lifespan of between 50,000 and 100,000 miles, or about 80,000 and 160,000 kilometers.
The best way to clean fuel injectors on a regular basis is to use a diesel fuel cleaner additive. This can be added to the fuel tank periodically to cycle through your engine. If done regularly, maybe once or twice a month, it can keep gunk and debris from building up in your fuel injection system.
Can you clean fuel injectors yourself? Cleaning your fuel injectors isn't a task everyone will want to take on, but it is doable should you want to skip the garage. If your fuel injectors get clogged, your car could run poorly, your mileage will be affected and you might even begin to notice your car idling roughly.
Deposits start to form after a vehicle has done as little as 1000 miles so we would recommend STP Diesel Injector Cleaner is used every 3000 miles.
Replacing all your fuel injectors may seem expensive, but is it necessary? To save time and effort, you should replace all of the fuel injectors simultaneously. In-car fuel injection systems typically range in price from $100 to $300.
Engine Stalling
If too little fuel is reaching the combustion chamber, the ECU will stop the engine, causing a stall. Engine stalling as a result of a failed injector normally occurs when the nozzles are badly blocked or when there's a fuel leak where the injector connects with the fuel lines.
If you're having a problem with your fuel injector, you have a few different repair options, depending on your specific issue. These options include purchasing a repair kit or replacing them with remanufactured injectors. Shop Diesel Fuel Injectors!