What symptoms can a leaking fuel injector cause in a car?
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Leaking fuel injectors in a car can cause the engine to idle roughly, and the gasoline dripping into the cylinder can result in an overly rich air-fuel mixture, making the engine difficult to start. Below are the reasons for fuel injector leakage: Dirty engine oil: Dirty engine oil or impurities in the high-pressure fuel line can prevent the needle valve assembly from sealing properly, allowing high-pressure combustion gases to backflow and damage the needle valve assembly. Additionally, contaminants on the injector's pressure-regulating spring or tappet can contribute to this issue. Excessive engine temperature: High engine temperatures and inadequate cooling of the injector can cause the fuel delivery valve assembly to seize. Factors such as delayed fuel injection timing, excessive scale or blockage in the cooling passages, worn water pump impeller, or prolonged engine overloading can exacerbate this problem. Worn fuel delivery valve: A worn fuel delivery valve can lead to fuel dripping after the injector stops spraying, causing carbon buildup on the injector nozzle and eventual seizing.