Time for new Injectors?
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From: Quaker Hill
Time for new Injectors?
I've been noticing that my flatbed (about 220k) has been Snelling a little rich in exhaust lately. Not throwing any CEL or running rough, no lack of power, just......a little smelly, like unburnt diesel. I've been figuring my injectors were probably needing a change out soon, but was hoping to make it til Sept./ Oct. rolled around when the mowing season is winding down and things are slower. Any suggestions that I can do to preserve them a little longer to get through, or I at the very top of a slippery down hill slope that I should resolve ASAP? In looking for oil additives, oil viscosity change, or fuel additives that may help. Thanks!
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From: Chariton, IA
The passenger side fuel line that runs from the fuel bowl to the rear of the head is notorious for rubbing a hole where it's clamped. Check for fuel on top of the engine.
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Rich exhaust: That could be something as simple as a bad sensor in the truck... like the Injector Control Pressure sensor. If you feel the urge to spend some money now, you can always get a scan tool. This will let you know for sure what's going on, and you'll be able to plan your budget and schedule. Plus - if you have any issues with the truck, the scan tool will let you discover the problem quickly... not just be some mystery that takes your truck offline until you find a slot in a mechanic's schedule. Oh... and there's that thing about all the money you save when you have your own diagnostic tool.
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