We recommend getting a full fuel system service and cleaning every 12 months or every 15,000 miles to help keep your fuel system and engine healthy. Fuel system service cleans and maintains the entire fuel system, and improves fuel efficiency, power and engine performance.
If you’re experiencing issues with your vehicle’s fuel system, consider getting a Full Fuel System Service at Valvoline Express Care. We have convenient locations across Metro-Atlanta. Find one near you to keep your car running smoothly and avoid costly repairs in the future.
What is Fuel System Service?
The Fuel System/Air Induction Service removes dirt and build-up from the air intake system and fuel injectors. All gasoline contains contaminants that slowly build up deposits throughout your entire fuel system. A clean fuel system will improve fuel economy, acceleration, and performance. It will also eliminate hard starts, hesitation, and stalling.
Signs That You Need A Fuel System Service
Preventive maintenance is necessary to keep your car in good working order. To maintain the engine operating properly and prevent a breakdown, you need to do routine services like oil changes along with other services. The gasoline system in your car is a crucial part that needs regular maintenance. Cleaning the fuel system can prevent both technical and literal major problems in the future.
Problem Signs
Maintaining your fuel system enables you to identify frequent problems like malfunctioning sensors or build-up on component surfaces. Build-up can result in component degradation and failure or clogging that prevents the system from functioning properly. Keep an eye out for these cues that your car needs its fuel system cleaned:
- vehicle begins roughly
- vehicle trembles when idling and loses power when towing or traveling uphill
- when pressing the gas pedal, the engine responds slowly
- moderate acceleration
A dirty or blocked fuel system directly contributes to the inability to control fuel consumption. Your vehicle’s system can be cleaned to bring it back to near-new condition, allowing it to function effectively once more.
Atlanta’s Friendliest & Most Professional Fuel System Service Provider
To prevent major problems with your vehicle’s performance, you should have your fuel system serviced as soon as you see any indications that it is not operating correctly. Your car’s performance is impacted when a fuel system becomes clogged and you can experience problems with acceleration and stalling as well as incur higher fuel expenses.
When you bring your car in to have the fuel system cleaned, our trained specialists will carefully inspect the system to make sure every part is maintained and cleaned correctly, utilizing a thorough fuel system cleaning procedure. By this method, experts may thoroughly clean your system without endangering its delicate parts.
Here is an overview of what our automotive maintenance and repair experts at Valvoline Express Care will be doing when they complete these four cleaning steps:
- Make the injectors clean.
- Throttle body fuel varnish should be cleaned from the valves.
- Replace your fuel filter.
- Put in a fuel additive.
WHAT WE DO
FUEL INJECTION SERVICE INCLUDES:
- The two-step process cleans the fuel injectors, intake, emission, and fuel system
- Restores and maintains original performance and fuel efficiency
- It helps avoid expensive injector repairs
- It helps correct faulty fuel gauge sensor readings
- Service may assist the vehicle in passing the emissions test
Note: Today’s finely tuned engines rely on exact air-to-fuel ratio mixtures for optimum performance, and dirty injectors inhibit that ability to provide the right amount of fuel. If left untreated, over time, dirt and contaminants from fuel system deposits inhibit accurate fuel flow and can lead to poor engine performance and potentially costly repairs.
FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT
A fuel filter is essential to protecting your vehicle’s engine from harmful contaminants. A dirty or clogged fuel filter will restrict fuel flow, leading to poor acceleration, reduced fuel economy, and reduced engine performance. A clean fuel filter is one of the best ways to improve gas mileage (MPG), enhance performance, and extend the life of fuel-related engine components.
FUEL FILTER SERVICE INCLUDES:
- Fuel filters should be serviced according to manufacturer recommendations
- The old fuel filter is removed and disposed of
- The new fuel filter is installed according to the manufacturer’s specifications
- Your vehicle is started to build up pressure in your fuel system so that we can check for leaks
- Our replacement fuel filters meet or exceed all OEM specifications
FUEL PUMP REPLACEMENT
If your fuel pump needs repairs, it is likely that your car is experiencing a complete breakdown and will not run. The fuel pump is an essential component – if you are concerned that your fuel pump is faulty, bring your car to a mechanic at Valvoline Express Care right away.
Typically, faulty fuel pumps cannot be repaired and must be replaced. One of the most important steps to avoid fuel pump failure is to ensure that you are using fuel that is optimal for your particular car. Refer to your owner’s manual to learn more or contact the automotive maintenance and repair experts at Valvoline Express Care.
FUEL PUMP SERVICE INCLUDES:
Valvoline Express Care can inspect and replace broken or faulty fuel pumps. We have trained mechanics, and all of our parts meet or exceed OEM specifications, so you can be sure that your vehicle is in good hands. We also provide regular fuel system service and filter replacement to ensure your vehicle continues running smoothly and maintains engine performance.
If you think you might be due for a fuel system service or any other preventative maintenance services, contact the automotive maintenance and repair experts at Valvoline Express Care.
