Newer generation petrol injectors are pretty different in construction and size than conventional diesel injectors. The Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engine generates the air-fuel mixture inside the combustion chamber. The inlet valve opening allows only the fresh air to come in. While high-pressure...
When there’s too much fuel in the engine that needs to burn off and be expelled, the result is white car smoke, which is sometimes tinted gray. It’s also possible that your fuel injectors are clogged, which render them effectively useless. ...
Due to the complexity of limp mode, the best way to fix it, is by using a scanner to read the codes stored in the car’s computer. If all fluids check out clean and are at the proper level, this is the best way to identify failed parts. An OBD/OBD2 scanner will read the codes...
In this type of carburetor air comes from the top of the mixing chamber, and the fuel comes from the bottom of the mixing chamber, here also the same principle works, due to low pressure created by the two venturis fuel comes out through the pipe and then the mixing of fuel and air ...
The answer, surprisingly, is to fill your tank up completely. You should do this for two reasons. First, it leaves less oxygen in the tank, reducing the surface area for oxidation and leaving less space for condensation. Second, because fuel injection components rely on having petrol in them...
E10 and E5. While the two fuels are not too dissimilar, there are some cars that are not compatible with E10, which is a type of unleaded petrol that was introduced in September 2021 to help reduce carbon emissions. So, here we explain everything you need to know about the fuel and ...
How To Fix An Engine Misfire Repairing an engine, simple or complex, all depends on the cause. There are common reasons for engine failure: worn spark plugs, weak fuel injectors, vacuum leaks, worn valve seals, or dirty fuel filters. In addition, another reason that counted is the lack of...
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Detergents are added to gasoline to help clean your engine. Gasoline that does not contain a certain level of detergents will cause deposits to form in the engine (on fuel injectors, intake valves and in combustion chambers) resulting in the vehicle giving a below par performance. Engine deposit...
charging the battery to drive electrical systems while the car is at those traffic lights.A new widget allows less tension on the accessory drive belt, saving friction and fuel, (by one per cent), while new injectors on the TDCi diesel engine, a revised intake system and lighter engin...