Factory-Authorized Fuel Injector Cleaning Service in Beaverton, OR

Modern cars, trucks, and SUVs run with a sophisticated electronic fuel injection system. While advancements in technology have made fuel injectors less prone to getting clogged or dirty, it's still a good idea to have them cleaned periodically. At Carr Chevrolet, we're a certified Chevrolet and GM service center with technicians who are extensively trained in the latest automotive technology. Below, we discuss some of the details about fuel injectors that we think are important to know. If you have other questions, please give us a call or stop by our state-of-the-art service center in person.

What Are the Fuel Injectors in Your Vehicle & How do they Work

For your engine to run, an appropriate mixture of fuel and air must be delivered to the cylinders. In the past, this was accomplished by a carburetor. In the 1980s, electronic fuel injection took over. Today, this system has advanced to include fuel injectors that supply a measured amount of gas to each cylinder.

Think of the fuel injector like the sprayer on a hose. Pressurized fuel is supplied to the injector, which has an electronic valve that opens and closes based on instructions from the vehicle's computer. Many Chevrolet and GM models today place the injector nozzle directly in the cylinder to deliver a precise amount of fuel exactly when it's needed for optimal efficiency and performance.

Why do Fuel Injectors Need to be Cleaned & What's the Best Way to Clean Them?

Vehicles today, especially Chevrolet and GM models, are engineered with impressive quality and reliability. Though, no matter how well a vehicle is designed, not all gas is the same. While modern vehicle fuel systems are designed to prevent potential issues from low-quality gas, cheap, dirty gasoline may clog the engine's fuel injectors with debris. Occasional fuel injector cleaning service is still an important part of routine maintenance.

The best way to clean fuel injectors depends on a few things. If you keep on top of the recommended service schedule, the fuel system and injectors can typically be cleaned without removing the physical injectors. This is usually done by running a high-quality fuel cleaner through the system. However, on older models or those with particularly dirty fuel systems, the injectors may need to be removed and cleaned on a special machine designed to thoroughly clean them. Such fuel injector cleaning equipment is usually found in certified service centers like ours.

Contact the Service Center at Carr Chevrolet in Beaverton, OR

We get excited about helping drivers throughout the Portland Area get the most out of their ride, and we invite you to schedule your next service appointment right here online. If you have any questions, we'd love to speak with you over the phone or in person without an appointment at 15005 SW Tualatin Valley Highway, Beaverton, OR 97006.

Why are the Dealership Technicians at Carr Chevrolet a Safe Bet?

In our factory-authorized service center at Carr Chevrolet, we're saddened to hear customer stories about other mechanics not doing a very good job. We don't want you to ever have one of these kinds of stories again, so we go the extra mile to do all we can for every customer. Our technicians frequently attend training from factory experts. This way, we always know the details about the latest Chevy systems and technology, so you don't have to worry about a mechanic that just throws new parts at it until the problem goes away. We'll also use OEM and factory-approved parts and products so your GM model maintains the same high quality it rolled off the assembly line with.