{"id":32,"date":"2017-06-01T02:17:31","date_gmt":"2017-06-01T02:17:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blsandbox5.wpengine.com\/?p=32"},"modified":"2021-03-23T14:47:22","modified_gmt":"2021-03-23T14:47:22","slug":"diesel-fuel-injector-care-basics-diesel-fuel-injector-cleaners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dieselogic.com\/blog\/diesel-fuel-injector-care-basics-diesel-fuel-injector-cleaners\/","title":{"rendered":"Fuel Injector Care Basics: How to Clean Fuel Injectors on a Diesel"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diesel engines offer a lot of benefits, including greater power and performance than many gasoline engines. That appeal has led to an uptick in diesel owners. About twice as many people drive diesel vehicles as 10 years ago, and many diesel owners are driving their first diesel engines.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That means there are now more diesel vehicles on the road. They have become an affordable option, offer excellent performance, and of course, there is also the appeal of that classic diesel engine sound.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Those benefits of driving a diesel also come with a learning curve. There are aspects of diesel maintenance that first-time owners will need to get accustomed to as they enter the world of diesel. Learning these essential diesel care tips will help them <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">keep their car and diesel engine working efficiently.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diesel vs. Gasoline for New Diesel Owners<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the biggest differences between a diesel engine and its gasoline counterpart is the injection system. Diesel injectors operate differently. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlike conventional engines, the diesel engine receives its fuel delivered as a fine mist from several fuel injectors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diesel injection is a fine-tuned system. Each injector delivers the precise amount of atomized fuel for the exact amount of power needed from the engine. The vehicle\u2019s computer system determines the consistency of the fuel and the amount.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because its delivery method is so different, diesel fuel has additives that allow it to combust from pressure alone, whereas gasoline needs a spark.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But the performance fuel additives take a toll on a diesel engine, slowly building up deposits in the engine and fuel injectors. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As deposits build up in the fuel system, elements of the system become clogged, including the injectors. When fuel injectors get clogged, they fail to deliver the right amount of fuel in the right consistency, which affects the engine with:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Decreased fuel efficiency<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Added<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">driving<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> expense <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">over <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">its gasoline-powered counterparts <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">due to decreased efficiency<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduced power, making the car slower<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increased and dirtier emissions<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clogged fuel injectors can also cause engine problems. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Symptoms of dirty fuel injectors<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Difficulty starting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rough idling<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inconsistent RPMs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Failure to start<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To rectify the situation, mechanics will use ultrasonic waves to help clear out the deposits.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But this diesel injector treatment is expensive, as is attempting to clean the fuel injectors on your own. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some diesel owners opt to clean each injector by taking it apart and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellperformance.com\/bell-performs-blog\/cleaning-diesel-injectors-what-you-need-to-know\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">carefully cleaning each component<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but this requires some care because the components are easily damaged and need to be put back together correctly.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-image:linear-gradient(180deg, #20b7a3 0%,#13aabb 100%);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#e2e2e2;border-style:solid;\" ><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-1{ padding-top : 30px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 30px;padding-bottom : 30px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 30px;}<\/style><\/div>\n\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Clean Fuel Injectors on a Diesel<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knowing <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how to clean diesel injectors<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can help you save money and take better care of your vehicle. The best way to clean fuel injectors is to use a commercial injector cleaner.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Added to the fuel, these chemicals<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will remove the build-up while your car is running without any negative effects on the way your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vehicle<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> runs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The fuel cleaner can also help alleviate problems outside of the diesel fuel injection system that affect your entire diesel fuel system. From the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hoes to the pies<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, even the fuel pump will benefit from an injector cleaner being regularly used.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The process of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how to clean diesel fuel injectors<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is relatively straightforward.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, buy a fuel additive specifically designed for diesel engines.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you are ready to clean your injectors, warm up the engine for a few minutes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then turn off the engine and remove the fuel filter and drain it completely.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fill the fuel filter with the diesel fuel additive. Also, fill the fuel filter housing with the additive.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reinstall the fuel filter, making sure there is no air in the filter or the housing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once everything is back in place, start the engine and run it for a few minutes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then turn off the engine and let it sit for several minutes to let the additive soak the fuel system and break down deposits.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, start your vehicle and drive it for at least half an hour to circulate the fuel additive thoroughly through your fuel system.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once your diesel injection system is clean, you can keep it that way by adding a diesel fuel additive directly through the fuel tank. You can do this every 2,000 to 5,000 miles depending on the conditions in which you regularly drive.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose the Right Parts for Your Diesel<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you are a new diesel engine owner or have been driving them your whole life, it can be difficult to know what is best for your car\u2019s health. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best things you can do for your diesel are cleaning and maintaining the system regularly and ordering <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dieselogic.com\/c-2-fuel-injectors.aspx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fuel injectors from Dieselogic<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To guarantee that you are practicing the best diesel maintenance for your diesel engine and fuel injectors, be sure to speak with a Dieselogic professional. As industry leaders in diesel vehicles, we are here to ensure your satisfaction.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Diesel engines offer a lot of benefits, including greater power and performance than many gasoline [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":33,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v15.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\r\n<title>How to Clean Fuel Injectors on a Diesel | Dieselogic<\/title>\r\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"One of the most important things you can do for your vehicle is to know how to clean fuel injectors on a diesel. 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