Keep Your Car Running Smoothly With Fuel System Maintenance
How Does Fuel System Maintenance Work?
Automotive reliability has dramatically improved over the last several years, driven by an untold number of advancements in the industry. However, being able to always depend on your car, truck, or SUV doesn’t happen by magic. Owners need to take an active role by getting regularly scheduled maintenance done on time. An often overlooked system critical to your vehicle’s operation is how the fuel gets to the engine. So, how does fuel system maintenance work? We asked a few of our expert technicians to explain why it’s important to get your fuel system serviced.
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What Happens at a Fuel Induction System Cleaning?
At the most basic level, every fuel induction system works the same way. A computer controls how much air and fuel is mixed to create combustion. Naturally, burning fuel will cause contaminants to be left behind. Over time, those deposits can cause a drop in performance output and overall fuel economy because the system needs to work harder.
If you were to schedule a fuel induction cleaning appointment at the Downtown Tyee Chevrolet Service Department, one of our technicians would run a special solvent through the fuel induction system under pressure to flush out dirt and other contaminants.Â
How Often Should a Fuel System Get Cleaned?
Every car, truck, and SUV has its own maintenance schedule. Most passenger vehicles need a fuel induction system cleaning every 50,000 km to 97,000 km. As your vehicle approaches the fuel system’s maintenance interval, you’ll know a fuel system cleaning is necessary if you notice the following symptoms:
- Struggles to accelerate
- Overall ride feels rougher than usual
- Noticeable shaking while idling
- Fuel economy worsensÂ
- A hesitation when pressing the accelerator
Make an appointment with the Downtown Tyee Chevrolet Service Department today if you need help keeping your vehicle running in the peak condition it was meant to offer.