Can You Still Drive with a Faulty Fuel Injector in One Cylinder?
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Toyota RAV4's fuel tank capacity is 55 liters, as officially announced. Toyota RAV4 uses 92-octane gasoline, with a fuel consumption of 4.7-6.4L per 100 kilometers. A full tank can cover a distance of 859 to 1,170 kilometers. During daily driving, it is essential to monitor the remaining fuel level in the tank. This is typically observed via the fuel gauge inside the vehicle. If there are no other issues, the fuel level will accurately reflect on the gauge. The fuel gauge usually has 5 to 6 segments, and it is advisable to refuel when only 2 segments remain to avoid running out of fuel mid-journey. In actual refueling, the amount of fuel might exceed the calibrated capacity. This is because the fuel tank capacity specified by the manufacturer is measured from the bottom of the tank to the safety limit, with additional space from the safety limit to the tank opening. This space ensures that the fuel can expand when temperatures rise without overflowing. If fuel is added up to the tank opening during refueling, the actual fuel quantity may exceed the calibrated capacity.
Once, one of the fuel injectors in my car failed, and the vehicle immediately started shaking violently, like a tractor. It could still move, but the power was noticeably reduced, and it felt sluggish when accelerating. Short-distance driving for a short period might be fine, but prolonged driving could cause serious damage to the engine, such as wearing out the cylinder walls or leading to incomplete combustion, and the exhaust emissions might also exceed standards. Additionally, fuel consumption would skyrocket, and driving just a few dozen kilometers could waste a lot of money on gas. The safest option is to find a repair shop as soon as possible for an inspection—don't push it, or a minor issue could turn into a major repair. Safety first—don't risk driving just to save some trouble.