Pop quiz: what’s a fuel injector and what does it do? If you – like a lot of folks – don’t know, no worries. The fuel injector has the important job of delivering fuel to your Peruzzi Toyota’s combustion engine. As with many things on a vehicle, this vital piece of equipment can get dirty or clogged. When that happens, it can affect how it runs. Peruzzi Toyota in Hatfield, PA wants you to know the signs that your fuel injector needs some attention.
Your car won’t start. If your fuel injector is clogged, the gas doesn’t get to the cylinders, and the air and fuel ratio in your engine is affected. That means that the combustion needed to turn the engine over isn’t there.
Your gas mileage drops. These days, having to hit the gas station for a fill-up can make you wince. If you find yourself there more than usual, an engine issue is likely to blame. A dirty injector can impact efficiency and result in more stops at the pump.
The engine misfires. What was THAT sound? An engine misfire can be kind of alarming. So, what’s making it happen? A clogged fuel injector, that’s what. The right balance between air and fuel in your engine is interrupted, and “blammo!”
The RPM needle is off. Your RPM needle measures your acceleration speed. If it’s acting wonky or unpredictable, this can indicate that it is either dirty or clogged.
Rough idling. You’re at a stoplight and your Peruzzi Toyota is sputtering and even shaking a little. That’s a dirty fuel injector talking to you.
The simple solution to all of these irritating problems is to have the service experts at Peruzzi Toyota in Hatfield flush out your injector as part of your regular maintenance routine. The rule of thumb is to have it done every 60,000 to 90,000 miles. If your Toyota has over 90,000 miles on it, get your fuel injector cleaned – our service department makes the process easy!
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