How to Replace GDI Injector Combustion Seals
Anytime a gasoline direct injector (GDI) is removed from the engine, its combustion seals must be replaced. Here's why, and how, it's done.
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Sets vs. Singles - Replacing Diesel Injectors
It always seems to be a dilemma when deciding whether to replace just one diesel injector, or if the whole set should be replaced. in...
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5 Signs that Indicate Diesel Injector Failure
While extraordinary technological advances were made with the advent of the modern common-rail diesel injection system, new common-rail...
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Clean Diesel
Clean diesel technology represents a significant achievement in cleaning up diesel emissions to meet new federal and European standards...
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The most common types of fuel injector failure
When fuel injectors fail, many are left wondering what happened. The truth is, fuel injector failure can be caused by a number of things...
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What's the difference between solenoid and piezo diesel injectors?
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The Ultimate Guide: Common Rail Diesel Technology
Diesel technology continues to gain market share and as a result opens up a significant market for repair facilities and their parts...
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Ford 7.3L Injector Drive Module (IDM) Operation
One area for potential repairs for the Ford Power Stroke 7.3L engine is the Injector Driver Module, or “IDM”.
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Fuel injector cleaning: On-car vs. off-car
While not considered a poor choice for preventative maintenance, on-car fuel injection cleaning is vastly different from off-car cleaning.
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What's the difference? Rebuilt vs. reconditioned vs. remanufactured auto parts
Knowing the difference between rebuilt, reconditioned, and remanufactured go a long way in confidently choosing a replacement part.
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Remanufacturing: THE Sustainable Manufacturing
Before green became chic there was remanufacturing, which has always been the ultimate in recycling and green manufacturing.
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Can reman be as good as new?
Remanufacturing has been around almost as long as vehicle manufacturing and offers some significant advantages over aftermarket new or origi
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Fuel Injection 101
The days of carburetors are long gone. Carburetors have been replaced by fuel injection systems. Fuel injection provides cleaner...
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To replace fuel injectors in singles, or sets?
We are often asked if injectors should be replaced in sets. The short answer is yes, although it does impact the economics of the repair...
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The Ultimate Guide: Gasoline Direct Injection
GDI is the result of manufacturers attempting to reduce emissions and improve fuel economy while maintaining or increase engine performance.
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Universal aftermarket injectors: Why 'one size' fits none (Part 1)
Universal aftermarket injectors will never fit your car's exact make and model the way an OEM remanufactured injector will.
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The Unintended Consequences of Gasoline Direct Injection
GDI technology presents several unintended consequences, all of which provide significant opportunities for independent repair shops.
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