Listening for faulty injectors in your car can save you more than 1,000 euros.
The function of this part is to inject the right fuel, at the right time and with the right amount of vaporization. To avoid a breakdown, Euromaster points out that it is essential to replace the fuel filter
Lisbon, March 22nd - Euromaster, a network of workshops specializing in comprehensive vehicle maintenance, is focusing this time on car noises that can be a symptom of a mechanical problem and can ruin your Easter vacation. And this noise (listen herei) is what you hear if the injectors fail.
How can you avoid hearing this “music”? To avoid injector failure, it is advisable to change the fuel filter according to each manufacturer's instructions, a maintenance task that usually costs between 20 and 120 euros (depending on the make and model).
A faulty injector emits a distinctive sound that can serve as a warning to the driver to avoid a bigger problem. In this case, replacing the injector costs an average of 250 euros.
It may also involve replacing the rest of the injectors, in which case the final bill is multiplied by the number of injectors in the vehicle. Here it could be more than 1,000 euros, since most vehicles have four cylinders, i.e. four injectors.
On this occasion, Euromaster once again emphasizes the need for a preventive maintenance as the best ally to avoid major problems. In the specific case of the injector, this is one of the engine's most delicate and complex components, whose operation must always be as precise as possible, with no room for error.
Specifically, the function of each injector is as follows: it must inject exactly the right fuel, at exactly the right time and with exactly the right amount of vaporization. That's why each injector can be thought of as a “Swiss watch”.
Malfunctions can lead to increased fuel consumption and loss of vehicle performance, as the combustion chamber is not receiving what it needs, when and how it needs it.
“In addition to periodically checking key elements such as tires, batteries, fluid levels, etc., we also recommend that every driver stop from time to time to listen carefully to any abnormal sounds their car may be making and thus avoid further damage to their wallet”, points out Itsaso Usobiaga, coordinator of Euromaster Spain and Portugal.
About Euromaster
Euromaster is the network of workshops specialized in the comprehensive maintenance of vehicles throughout their useful life. Its more than 80 workshops in Portugal contribute to the road health of the automotive fleet, both passenger and commercial vehicles, as well as new forms of mobility and fleets, providing a quality service and capillarity to adapt to your needs. Its services cover not only preventive maintenance, but also predictive maintenance through data and critical point analysis. Part of the Michelin Group, Euromaster is present in 19 European countries, with more than 2,500 workshops, 10,000 professionals and 1,600 mobile units. More information at www.euromaster.pt.