How do I know if my injectors are bad on my 6.0 Powerstroke?
How do I know if my injectors are bad on my 6.0 Powerstroke?
The symptoms are hard starting, or no start at all, sluggish performance, white smoke, with multiple cylinders missing, especially at high RPM. It is caused by not changing the oil often enough, using the wrong oil or using oil additives that change the oil's viscosity.
How do you inspect a diesel injector?
Cummins recommends a simple visual test to start. First remove the valve cover, then crank the engine and let it idle. With a light, study the injector body of each cylinder. Sometimes, if the injector body is cracked externally, you may be able to notice a small wisp of smoke from the injector.
How often should diesel injectors be replaced?
The average lifespan of a diesel fuel injector is around 100,000 miles. A typical fuel injector has two basic parts: the nozzle and the injector body. If either of these components gets clogged or damaged, it will compromise the entire performance of the vehicle.Jul 19, 2019