Can You Still Drive with One Fuel Injector Broken?

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Joanne
07/29/25 7:53am
You can still drive with one fuel injector broken, but it needs to be repaired promptly. If one fuel injector fails, the corresponding cylinder will stop working, causing the engine to run unevenly, resulting in noticeable vibrations. As one of the key components of an electronic fuel injection engine, the performance of the fuel injector significantly impacts the engine's overall operation. A clogged fuel injector can severely affect the vehicle's performance. This often happens due to carbon deposits accumulating inside the engine or impurities in the fuel blocking the injector's pathways. Over time, deposits can build up in the fuel system. A fuel injector is essentially a normally closed valve (meaning it remains closed when there is no control signal, unlike a normally open valve, which stays open without a signal). The injector's operation is controlled by a needle valve that moves up and down to open or close the valve. When the ECU sends a fuel injection signal, the voltage causes current to flow through the injector's coil, generating a magnetic field that lifts the needle valve, allowing fuel to spray out through the injector nozzle. The fuel injector is a simple solenoid valve. Its working principle involves the electromagnetic coil generating suction when energized, lifting the needle valve to ensure proper fuel atomization for efficient combustion. The injector remains closed by default. When the ECU issues a fuel injection command, the voltage signal energizes the coil inside the injector, opening the valve to let fuel spray from the nozzle.
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CoraLee
08/12/25 11:08am
As someone who knows car repair, I want to tell you that you can still drive with a faulty fuel injector, but I really don't recommend it. After starting the car, the engine will shake violently, power will be noticeably insufficient, the accelerator won't respond, and the fault light on the dashboard may come on. Driving on the highway in this condition is very dangerous. I've seen many people try to push through, only to have unburned gasoline enter the exhaust pipe, damaging the catalytic converter, which can cost thousands to repair. Even worse, it could damage the pistons or oxygen sensors. Common issues with fuel injectors are carbon buildup blockages or electrical problems, and repairs usually only cost a few hundred dollars for new parts. If you absolutely must drive, moving at low speed for a short distance to the repair shop is possible, but keep it under 30 mph and avoid the highway. For prevention, use good quality gasoline regularly and clean the fuel injection system every two years to avoid this hassle. In short, safety first—don't push your luck.
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