What are the components of a fuel injector?

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LaReid
07/24/25 1:33am
The components of a fuel injector are the nozzle and the injector body, and its installation position and angle on the cylinder head depend on the design of the combustion chamber. The fuel injector is a highly precise component with extremely high machining accuracy, requiring a large dynamic flow range, strong resistance to clogging and contamination, and excellent atomization performance. The fuel injector receives the fuel injection pulse signal from the ECU and precisely controls the fuel injection volume. The main functions of the fuel injector are: 1. Increase fuel pressure: raising the injection pressure to 10MPa to 20MPa; 2. Control injection timing: injecting and stopping fuel according to the specified time; 3. Control injection volume: adjusting the amount of fuel injected based on the diesel engine's operating conditions to regulate the engine's speed and power.
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Norah
08/10/25 9:15pm
Last time I had my car repaired, I carefully studied the fuel injector. It mainly consists of several key components. The solenoid coil is the core, which can quickly switch the fuel injection process when energized; the valve core or needle valve precisely controls the fuel flow in sync with the coil's movement; the nozzle part is responsible for atomizing the fuel, ensuring even dispersion when injected into the cylinder; the fuel inlet connects to the fuel line, and there are sealing rings to prevent fuel leakage, like rubber rings that tend to degrade over time; some advanced models use piezoelectric crystals instead of coils for faster response; there's also an internal filter screen to block impurities and prevent clogging. Each component affects overall performance. If the nozzle gets carbon buildup or the coil burns out, the car will suffer from reduced power or increased fuel consumption. I recommend using fuel system cleaner regularly to maintain the fuel injection system.
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