A complete fuel injection service, when performed correctly, and there are no other problems, will restore lost power, increase fuel mileage and give you a smoother, better running engine. This is achieved by removing power robbing, heat generating, harmful deposits that form in your fuel injectors, air induction system and combustion chambers.

The first phase of the service is to disable the fuel pump and isolate the fuel injector supply rail so a highly concentrated detergent can be run through the fuel injectors. This detergent is administered under high pressure and contains enough flammable material to make the engine run. This detergent is specially formulated to dissolve the microscopic particles that gasoline leaves behind in the fuel rail and in the fuel injectors. These deposits impede the fuel flow and cause the injectors to spray in a stream instead of a cone shape. When the fuel pattern is not a cone, the gas will not vaporize correctly robbing the engine of power and fuel economy. This detergent will also start softening the hard carbon build up on the pistons and in the combustion chambers. When this procedure is finished, the fuel pump and injector rail are restored to operating condition.

The second phase is to run another liquid chemical through the air intake system. This chemical is specially formulated to dissolve the oily build up that is deposited in the air intake tract from the P.C.V. (Positive Crankcase Ventilation) system. These deposits coat the intake manifold and plenum causing heat retention and impede correct air flow which results in a decrease of performance and economy. This chemical also finishes removing the carbon deposits on the pistons and combustion chambers, thereby lowering the combustion temperature and pressure. This allows the computer to advance the timing resulting in an increase of power and fuel economy.

This second chemical, when properly administered, cleans the throttle body, throttle blade, and "idle air" control passages. When these items are clean, the proper "minimum air rate" can be set. This is the amount of air that passes by the throttle blade. The computer "assumes" that the air flow is always the same at idle and adjusts the idle speed on that assumption. When sludge builds up and the throttle shaft wears, the air flow is reduced and the computer is not sure how to make it idle. This results in a rough, unstable, surging or hunting idle. When severe enough, it will cause the engine to stall when your foot is taken off the gas pedal. This is not only annoying but can be dangerous. When the throttle body and blade are clean, the "minimum air rate" procedure can be performed. This will restore a proper idle to your engine.

The third phase is to add a mild detergent to the gas tank. This insures that any remaining deposits in the combustion chamber are flushed out and any deposits stuck in the exhaust get cleaned up.

As you can see, this is a very beneficial service. It is recommended every 30,000 miles. When done correctly and routinely, it will help keep your engine running at peak efficiency. This not only keeps the power and fuel economy up, but will also help your engine live longer by lowering the heat and removing abrasive particles which wear out your engine.

This is what we call a "true value". You get more power, better fuel economy and a smoother running, longer lasting engine. A bit of advise I would like to give is beware of some of the so called "fuel injection services" out there. If they are not doing all these steps, you are not receiving all the benefits.

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