How do you know when to replace fuel lines?
If the line is old, cracked or broken, it needs immediate maintenance. Otherwise, your car could leak gasoline or have problems delivering it to the engine. If you find your fuel leaking on the pavement, or you can smell gasoline constantly, this could be a fuel hose problem.
What triggers fuel injection?
The process is: The fuel pump pushes petrol or diesel through the fuel lines to the injectors. The ECU (engine control unit) uses sensors to work out the right time to fire the injectors and spray fuel into the combustion chamber.
How long are fuel injectors supposed to last?
between 50,000 and 100,000 miles
The fuel injectors on your car will typically last between 50,000 and 100,000 miles. The length of time that the injector lasts has a lot to do with the type of gas that is used in the car and how often the various fuel filters are changed.
When to replace high pressure injector fuel line?
Thoroughbred Diesel recommends that you replace these lines with an upgraded version for preventative maintenance before problems occur. In this video, Wade is replacing the #4 fuel line which is the one that tends to have the most problems in these trucks. Watch us install a #4 Injector Fuel Line on a Dodge Cummins 5.9L.
How can I get fuel to my injectors?
3- Follow the fuel hose up to the injection pump. There will be a small bleeder screw (10mm wrench) on the pump where the fuel line goes in to the pump. Loosen it and wait for all of the air bubbles to come out then tighten. You should be getting straight fuel to your injectors now.
Why is there no air in the injector line?
When the injector line has even the smallest amount of air in it, the air will compress and the required pressure can not be met. The injector never opens and the air can not be purged from the line.
When did they start using fuel injection lines?
Fuel injection has been around since the 1950s, and electronic fuel injection was used widely on European cars starting around 1980. Now, every car sold in the United States from dealerships are equipped with a fuel injection system. Fuel lines are designed to transfer fuel from the fuel tank to the engine.