In very simple terms, a fuel injector is a valve that squirts fuel into your vehicle engine. Your engine control computer tells the fuel injector how much fuel to deliver as well as the precise time it should be delivered. Of course this happens thousands of times a minute in every single fuel-injected vehicle driving down Queen Creek roads.


Most fuel injectors for gas engines are known in the Queen Creek automotive community as port fuel injectors because they deliver the fuel to a port just outside the cylinder. The fuel pump provides pressure needed to squirt the right amount of fuel into the engine.


A few have recently introduced gas direct injection systems on some engines. They are now available at some AZ dealerships. These systems inject the gas directly into the cylinders under very high pressure – many times the pressure of port injection systems.


Although more complicated, direct injection technology promises greater power with improved fuel economy. AZ motorists can expect to see more of it in the future.


High temperatures under your vehicle hood and variations in Queen Creek gas quality cause fuel injectors to be fouled with wax, dirt, water, additives and carbon. Injectors can become partially clogged, preventing them from delivering the proper amount of fuel at the correct pressure.


When injectors are dirty, the fuel doesn’t burn as efficiently resulting in poor fuel economy and loss of power. So it’s wise for Queen Creek residents to keep their fuel injectors clean.


Your technician at APA Total Car Care can perform a fuel system service for you in which the fuel injectors are cleaned so that they operate properly and deliver the right amount of fuel at the right time.


Proper maintenance of your vehicle fuel system means that you will spend less on gas, enjoy strong performance and prevent repair bills down the road.


APA Total Car Care

22325 S Scotland Ct Ste 101, Queen Creek, AZ 85142

480-282-8300

https://apatotalcarcare.com/

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Andrew Harris

Andrew Harris grew up in the bays of Automotive Excellence, the Seal Beach repair shop his father Joe opened back in 1981. When he officially stepped in as owner in 2005, Andrew carried on the family tradition with the same philosophy: deliver reliable auto care built on honesty and craftsmanship. What began as one small shop has grown into two Seal Beach locations, giving local drivers dealership-level service with a family-run feel.


Under Andrew’s leadership, Automotive Excellence has earned AAA Approval and built a team of ASE-Certified and Master technicians. From hybrid diagnostics to precision alignments, auto electrical repairs, and everything in between, his crew uses cutting-edge tools and training to tackle today’s most complex vehicles.


For Andrew, cars are only part of the story. He sees customers, vendors, and employees as neighbors first, and works to make every interaction built on trust and respect. Whether he’s sharing maintenance tips online or talking through a repair at the counter, his goal is to make car care clear, stress-free, and dependable for the Seal Beach community he proudly serves.

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