What does multi-point fuel injection mean in an engine?

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VanCamille
07/23/25 11:25pm
Multi-point fuel injection refers to the process in a gasoline engine where the fuel injection occurs in the intake manifold, controlled by a specific timing sequence through electronic fuel injectors. More details about multi-point fuel injection are as follows: 1. Multi-point fuel injection is compared to single-point fuel injection. Traditional gasoline engines use a carburetor in the intake manifold to mix gasoline and air into a fuel mixture, which then enters the cylinders and is ignited by the spark plug during the compression stroke. Single-point fuel injection replaces the carburetor with an electronic fuel injector in the intake manifold to mix fuel and air. 2. Multi-point fuel injection technology evolved from single-point fuel injection, replacing the design where multiple cylinders share a single fuel injector. Instead, a fuel injector is installed in the intake manifold corresponding to each cylinder. This avoids the influence of the intake manifold structure on fuel mixture delivery and distribution during single-point injection, as single-point injection often struggles to maintain an ideal fuel mixture distribution under all operating conditions.
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VanGrant
08/10/25 7:19pm
Multi-point fuel injection? Let me start from my past driving experience. Multi-point fuel injection is an upgrade in engine fuel injection technology. The old single-point injection had just one injector spraying fuel at the intake manifold, but multi-point fuel injection equips each cylinder with its own injector, spraying fuel directly into the intake port or cylinder. This way, fuel can be supplied more precisely to each cylinder, ensuring more even combustion, making the driving experience smoother without the occasional jerks or fluctuating fuel consumption like in older cars. The benefits are obvious, such as better fuel efficiency, more stable acceleration during normal driving, and reduced exhaust emissions. I've tried several cars with multi-point fuel injection, like common models from Toyota or Volkswagen, which rely on this technology to maintain fuel economy and durability. New drivers upgrading their cars often find this improvement significant, making driving more hassle-free. In short, multi-point fuel injection enhances overall performance and environmental friendliness, making it worth understanding the specific principles behind it.
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