Does your car need a fuel injector flush?

 Can you remember the last time - if ever - that you had a fuel injector flush? 

While this piece of car care isn't typical routine maintenance like tire rotations or oil changes, it is something you may have to schedule for your car every rare once in a while. But what is a fuel injector, and why would it need to be flushed? Toyota of Orlando is here with answers straight from our expert auto service techs at our Toyota service center. 

What is a fuel injector?

First things first: Let's talk about what a fuel injector is. Essentially, it's a component of your engine - a pressurized valve - that pushes a carefully measured amount of fuel in to be mixed with air so the engine can ignite and get your car up and running. Obviously, they get a lot of use (like every single time you use your car). Over time, grime, soot, residue, and debris can start to build up on them, leading to a fuel/air ratio imbalance in your engine - either not enough or too much fuel is pushed in, which in turn can negatively impact your car's performance and fuel efficiency. 

The remedy? To flush them. If you schedule a fuel injector flush at Toyota of Orlando, our techs will use a special chemical solution to literally flush away dirt, debris, and residue from the fuel injectors and the rest of the fuel system, as well as remove any corrosion that might have built up. As a result, you'll have improved performance, better fuel efficiency, fewer harmful emissions, and a car that has a much longer life. 

Not sure whether or not you need to schedule a fuel injector flush at our Orlando auto service center? Here are some surefire signs you're due to come in for this car maintenance item: 

• When you're moving in slow traffic or waiting at a stoplight or stop sign, your car stalls out 
• You notice a rough idle - when your car is running but not in motion, it sputters and shakes
• Your RPM needle is moving erratically, jumping up and down with no provocation 
• Your engine is misfiring - when you hit the gas, it doesn't accelerate as fast as it should or sputters while it's accelerating 
• Your fuel efficiency has dropped - your car is trying to push more fuel into the engine to make up for the problem, which means you'll use more gas than you should 

Another perk of getting a fuel injector flush is that you'll be able to rule out other issues. Other (more expensive) problems can cause similar symptoms, but if the flush works, you're ready to hit the road again. 

Schedule a fuel injector flush at Toyota of Orlando today 

Have questions about fuel injector flushes or need to schedule one at Toyota of Orlando? We're open seven days a week at (407) 298-0001. You can stop by and see us at 3575 Vineland Road, just off I-4 near the Millenia Mall, and don't forget to ask about our free WiFi, coffee, and our incredible Orlando Toyota service specials!