Fuel injectors are a vital part of the fuel system, but you probably never think about them at all. Here’s what Skiles Automotive Services wants you to know about your car’s fuel injectors so that you can take the best care of them possible.
Fuel Injectors Can Get Clogged
Because of how fuel injectors work, they can eventually get clogged. Clogs happen over time and they’re more likely to happen if you’re not getting your fuel injectors cleaned according to schedule. That’s especially true if debris from the fuel isn’t filtered out fully and makes it all the way through the fuel lines. What those clogs do is keep the fuel from becoming the fine mist spray it needs to be in order to properly burn in the engine.
And They Can Eventually Fail
Another problem that fuel injectors can run into is when they fail. Your car’s engine has multiple fuel injectors, so if one goes bad or completely stops working, you might not notice a huge difference. But your car’s engine will. And if more of the fuel injectors fail, the problem is going to get a lot more obvious to you as well.
Taking Proper Care of Fuel Injectors Keeps Them Running
The best way to make sure your car’s fuel injectors don’t suffer the fates above is to keep up with fuel injector maintenance. Your car’s manufacturer has taken the guesswork out of everything by including these types of services in your recommended service schedule list. All you need to do is make sure you’re sticking with that schedule.
Why Is All of This So Important?
You might wonder why all of this is so important, especially if a little bit of gas is still making it to the engine. The fuel system and your car’s engine count on all of the various components to work together. When they’re not doing so, your car’s engine is not able to have what it needs and eventually that will cause engine damage and engine failure. All of that is something that you want to avoid.
If you’re noticing problems with your car’s performance or you suspect that your fuel injectors haven’t had the TLC that they need, give us a call at Skiles Automotive Services in Bremen, IN. We’ll inspect them for you and make sure that they’re clear and ready to go. We can also help you with any other service and repair needs for your car.
