What Is a Fuel Injector Cleaning Kit?

Fuel injection systems have been standard on all vehicles sold in the United States since the mid-1980s. A fuel injector in simplest form is a valve that supplies fuel to an internal-combustion engine. It helps to make fuel burn more efficiently than carburetors do.

Fuel Injection Cleaning Kit

A fuel injection cleaning kit cleans out the gunk that can manifest within a fuel injection systems ducts. A fuel injection cleaning kit contains a hose, a canister, a gauge and fittings for your particular vehicle that attach to your fuel injection system and help to clean it.

Why Use a Fuel Injection Cleaning Kit?

Foreign matter or fuel residue in a fuel injection system can cause poor performance, a decrease in fuel efficiency and rough idling in a car.

When to Clean a Fuel Injection System

For peak gas efficiency, you should clean your car's fuel injection system every 25,000 to 30,000 miles.

References

• Car Matters: Dirty Injectors