Direct Fuel Injection Diagnostics
Direct injection is becoming standard on more and more late-model vehicles. These systems can be a diagnostic challenge but, with the right foundation, problems can be solved profitably.
Volkswagen, Audi Direct Fuel Injection System
For the past decade, almost every vehicle that Volkswagen and Audi has sold in the U.S. has been equipped with direct fuel injection. These FSI, TSI and GDI systems allow for better fuel economy and power. The switch to direct injection has also allowed Volkswagen to downsize its engines from 2.0L to 1.4L on base models without losing any power, while still improving fuel efficiency.
Oil And Direct Fuel Injection
The oil in the crankcase of a direct fuel injected engine can make a huge difference in the health of the engine. The right oil can reduce carbon deposits on the intake valves and keep the engine healthy.
Solving Carbon Deposits In Direct Fuel Injection Engines
There are several fixes available to solve carbon buildup problems. The first is preventive maintenance. Scheduled oil changes can keep the camshaft actuators working in optimal condition to control the exposure of the intake valves.
Diagnostic Solutions: Direct Fuel Injection Systems
For veteran technicians, it’s no wonder that the internal combustion engine (ICE) has been pronounced “dead” on more than one occasion. After having gone through the gas turbine craze during the early 1960s and the rotary engine fad of the 1970s, it comes as no surprise that we’re witnessing still another resurrection of the reciprocating internal combustion engine in the form of gasoline direct fuel injection.
High Pressure Direct Injection Fuel Systems
The main destroyer of high-pressure fuel pumps is a lack of oil changes.
Fuel Systems – Direct Injection
The configuration of any GDI system will vary according to age and application.
7 Reasons Direct-Injection High-Pressure Fuel Pumps Fail
High-pressure fuel pumps can malfunction and/or fail due to a number of factors.
VIDEO: Dual Direct And Port Fuel Injection Systems
These systems optimize fuel delivery under a variety of temperatures and loads. This video is sponsored by Carter.
VIDEO: Direct Injection Fuel Pump Killers
In this video, Andrew Markel covers how a fuel pump can fail. This video is sponsored by Carter.