what can be done to prevent this
2006-10-27 15:58:08 · 9 answers · asked by 06tiburon 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Fuel is not 100% clean. A good fuel injector cleaner poured into the fuel tank at fill-up every 3,000 miles or so, and change the fuel filter every 30,000 miles, will help prevent it.
2006-10-27 16:00:33 · answer #1 · answered by yugie29 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some of this may be true, but more often it's not the main cause. The fuel (Olefin & Diolefins substances found in fuel) and the heat from the engine while it's not running causes those substances to accumulate and bake at the nozzle. The short trip vehicles are definitely more prone to this because of the heat soaking that takes place.
I read a great deal about this before investing in $1,000 worth of equipment to perform fuel injection cleanings on just about any vehicle. I have performed about 10-15 within the last 2 months and all of my customers noticed a big difference on cars with over 70K that were never cleaned before. To prevent this, you can either consistently use in tank cleaners or have your injectors professionally cleaned about ever 50K (some manufacturers recommend 30K) which is well worth it. Most people will tell you to run higher octane, but that is not the answer. Higher octane has a more severe refining process and the olefin/diolefin content is actually higher. If I can find the article, I will link it up because it is quite interesting.
2006-10-27 16:28:59 · answer #2 · answered by Marc87GN 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Impurities in your gasoline cause dirty fuel injectors. You can ask your mechanic to perform an injector cleaning, but this is expensive and in most cases you can do just as well with a fuel additive from your local auto parts store.
2006-10-27 16:06:52 · answer #3 · answered by dbmandk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bad gas either old or just dirty. To clean it out use gumout or another gas additive fuel injector cleaner (about $4 - $7 a bottle.)
Also be careful where you buy gas, newer stations will have cleaner tanks. Avoid filling up right after they get a delivery, it stirs up anything settled to the bottom of the stations tanks.
2006-10-27 16:01:55 · answer #4 · answered by my_iq_135 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dirt washes up from the tank.keep the gas filter changed and get some fuel injector cleaner and put it in.keep some cleaner on hand in case you need it.also clean out the throttle body with cleaner.
2006-10-27 16:03:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i own a repair shop,and you can help prevent this by changing the fuel filter at least twice a year,and keeping a good tight gas cap on it,some gas caps don't seal good and allow dirt to get in,and also the fuel we buy is not always the cleanest,and it will occasionally have some dirt in it,,that will get by a filter,so its a good idea to always tighten the cap up,and keep the filter changed on it,and even then your going to get some dirt in it,that's about all you can do to prevent it,good luck with it,i hope this help,s.
2006-10-27 16:19:55 · answer #6 · answered by dodge man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the build up of oil over time....and you need to use some sort of fuel clearner every 3k or so..you need to pay a mechanic to clean these things occasionally..
not that I ever have or anyone, but it should be done to preserve the life of the engine
2006-10-27 16:00:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
do never leave you tank empty dont wait to hear the gaz indicator because the ponp sucks all the dirt of the botom of the tank
2006-10-27 16:48:22 · answer #8 · answered by nice_cool_guy77 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Late night's out, with the wrong crowd?
2006-10-27 16:18:49 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋