Maintaining a car is like learning how to play guitar; once you get a hold of it, it’s a matter of discovering everything else on your own. In maintaining a vehicle there are some fundamental parts that every person should be well aware of; the injector is one of them.
What do they do exactly? They are supposed to spray the fuel into the engine in an electronically regulated manner most of the time. You should also remember that the pump, the filter, and the injectors act as an interconnected system that always must run in harmony.
But how can you know whether you should just clean or replace them? Although we’re about to talk about how to make a choice, it’s always better to replace. But this read will surely help you understand the context better.
Avoid confusing the vibration symptoms
It’s a very common diagnosis aspect to verify the effectiveness of the existing fuel injectors by considering the vibrational aspect. After all, there can be many others as to why your vehicle is vibrating unnecessarily. But many of us know whether this assessment should be done during static equilibrium or dynamic equilibrium?
That’s right. If your vehicle is vibrating when you’re driving it, the problem might not be relevant to the injectors at all. But you may have to replace several parts in the suspension system. But the vibration keeps getting stronger by the day when you allow the vehicle to idle, the inability of worn-out injectors to spray enough fuel might be a probable reason. But you should always know when to check for the vibration issue.
Compare performance after cleaning
The reality is that we all want to spend the least and make the most. Hence, it’s never a bad choice to clean the injectors well and try to use them. But there’s one downside to this. As mentioned earlier, the filtering and pumping are interconnected with the spraying mechanism. Thus, when the pump and filter are expected to function in a way that the poor functionality of the injectors is not an issue, then those two parts will wear off quicker as well. This is the basis of the logic of prioritizing replacement overusing clean although worn-out parts.
Rule out all the existing problems
Sometimes it’s always good to know what’s going on before making an assumption. There’s no doubt that you’re well aware of all the symptoms of poorly functioning injectors by now. But it’s always better to let a mechanic take a look. Because if your timing was wrong, not only you’ll have to replace the injectors but also other parts. Applying the same logic in the previous point, would help you confirm the root of the issue.
Always shop with a reliable brand
This goes without saying. If you’re polluting your vehicle with parts of unrecognizable brands or assembled ones, you’re more or less butchering the vehicle alive. Jeopardizing a car worth thousands for the profit of a few dollars is never the right way to go. Especially when it comes to the engine.