What are the symptoms of a faulty fuel injector in a sedan?

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DiHarmony
07/29/25 12:42pm
Symptoms of a faulty fuel injector in a sedan include: 1. Engine vibration during operation when fuel injection is obstructed; 2. Reduced vehicle power and increased fuel consumption due to compromised fuel injection volume and pressure from a damaged injector; 3. Increased vehicle exhaust emissions caused by the injector's impact on the mixture and combustion of the air-fuel mixture; 4. Difficulty starting the vehicle or sudden stalling while driving; 5. Severe damage to individual cylinder injectors may lead to engine misfire, resulting in significant engine vibration.
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