If your truck is equipped with a diesel engine, you need to make sure that the common rail injectors are working properly. The common rail injectors help to ensure proper fuel flow through the engine. If they're faulty, your truck won't perform the way that it should. That's why you need to take care of the repairs as quickly as possible. Read the information provided below. If you recognize any of the issues described here, it's time to replace your common rail injectors. 

Your Power Isn't Consistent

When the common rail injectors are performing properly, you'll have a constant flow of fuel to the engine. It's that constant flow of fuel that ensures consistent power while you're driving. Once the injectors begin to fail, you'll start to notice a decrease in power or a lack of consistency. You may notice that the power fluctuates as you drive. For instance, your truck may seem sluggish at times, or that the power will surge at other times. If that's happening, there's a good chance that you need to have your common rail injectors replaced as soon as possible. 

You've Lost Fuel Mileage 

If you've had to refill the fuel tank on your truck more often than usual, your common rail injectors may be on the way out. As they age, they lose the ability to control the flow of fuel. When that happens, you may notice that your truck uses more fuel than it should. Unfortunately, loss of mileage increases your fuel costs and negatively impacts the environment. You can avoid the loss of fuel efficiency by replacing your faulty common rail injectors right away. 

You Smell Fuel Odours

When your common rail injectors are functioning properly, you shouldn't have a problem with fuel odours. However, when rail injectors fail, they can increase fuel flow through the engine. When that happens, you may notice an increased occurrence of fuel odours in the passenger compartment. Unfortunately, fuel odours can pose a serious health risk for you and your passengers. If you've noticed an increase in fuel odours, it's time to have your common rail injectors replaced. 

Your Engine Is Misfiring

Finally, if your engine has been misfiring, make an appointment to have your common rail injectors inspected as soon as possible. Engine misfiring can occur when the common rail injectors aren't able to perform properly. Replacing the injectors will help alleviate the misfires. 

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