Your vehicle’s engine relies on precise fuel delivery for optimal performance, efficiency, and emissions. Over time, fuel injectors can become clogged with carbon, dirt, and varnish, reducing fuel flow and causing rough idling, decreased power, and lower fuel economy.
Drive & Shine offers a professional Fuel Injection Cleaning Service starting at $79.99, helping restore your engine’s efficiency, improve drivability, and protect your vehicle from long-term damage.
What Is a Fuel Injection System?
The fuel injection system is responsible for delivering the right amount of fuel to your engine at exactly the right time. Modern systems use advanced sensors and electronic controls to optimize fuel delivery, which improves performance and reduces emissions. Key components include:
- Fuel Pump: Sends fuel from the tank to the engine
- Fuel Injectors: Spray fuel into the combustion chamber
- Sensors & ECU: Monitor conditions and adjust fuel flow automatically
Keeping this system clean ensures your engine runs smoothly, efficiently, and reliably.
Why Fuel Injection Cleaning Matters
Clogged or dirty injectors can lead to:
- Rough idling or stalling
- Decreased acceleration and power
- Lower fuel efficiency
- Increased emissions
- Hard starts, especially in cold weather
Regular fuel injection cleaning removes carbon buildup, dirt, and varnish, restoring proper fuel flow and improving overall engine performance.
How Often Should You Clean Your Fuel Injectors?
Service intervals vary by vehicle and driving habits, but general recommendations include:
- Every 30,000–50,000 miles for most gasoline vehicles
- More frequently if using lower-quality fuel, city driving, or heavy loads
- Diesel vehicles may require more specialized attention
Drive & Shine technicians inspect your fuel system and recommend the best schedule for your engine.
Cost of Service vs. Cost of Neglect
Routine cleaning is affordable and prevents costly repairs:
- Drive & Shine Fuel Injection Cleaning Service: $79.99
- Individual injector replacement: $300–$600 each
- Full set replacement (4–8 injectors): $1,200–$4,000
- Fuel pump replacement (if damaged by neglect): $1,500–$3,000
Investing in injector cleaning keeps your engine running efficiently and avoids high repair costs.
Drive & Shine: Complete Preventative Vehicle Care
Fuel Injection Cleaning is just one of nine preventative services offered at Drive & Shine beyond oil changes. In addition to keeping your engine performing at its best, we provide:
- Transmission Fluid ($169.99 and up)
- Coolant/Antifreeze ($129.99)
- Power Steering ($89.99)
- Differential ($99.99)
- Diesel Fuel Filter ($99.99 and up)
- Engine Flush ($89.99)
- Serpentine Belt Replacement ($79.99 and up)
- A/C Recharge ($129.99)
Combine these services with our Car Wash and Express Interior Clean for full-service convenience at one location.
