What to Expect With a Fuel System Service
1. Schedule Your Appointment
Whether scheduling online or over the phone be sure and let us know what you're experiencing so we can provide fast and accurate service advice.
2. Diagnostics and Inspections
Drop off your vehicle and the shop will get to work with inspections and diagnostics using the same equipment as the manufacturers to determine issues and next steps.
3. Digital Vehicle Inspection Report and Estimate
Following the diagnosis we will text you a digital vehicle inspection report, containing pictures and videos of our findings and recommendations.
4. Review and Approval
A service advisor will reach out to walk you through the findings and recommendations to determine how you would like to proceed, or you can approve work directly in your DVI.
5. Work Performed or Scheduled
Most work can be completed immediately, or scheduled based on parts and customer availability.
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Understanding Your Vehicle's Fuel System
A clean and well-maintained fuel system is vital for your vehicle’s optimal performance. Over time, carbon deposits and varnish can accumulate, leading to a variety of symptoms. A dirty fuel system can result in a sluggish engine, fouled spark plugs, and a noticeable decrease in fuel mileage. Our team at Christian Brothers Automotive Lubbock offers detailed fuel system checkups and cleaning services to help restore your car’s efficiency and responsiveness.
The fuel injectors are a critical component of this system. They are designed to deliver a precise, finely atomized spray of fuel into the combustion chamber. When deposits build up, they can obstruct this process, causing the injectors to deliver an inconsistent, less-than-ideal spray pattern. This can lead to inefficient combustion, causing issues like engine hesitation and other performance-related problems. Our thorough fuel injection cleaning service involves systematically removing these deposits from the injectors and fuel lines. As part of this service, we also install a new fuel filter to ensure that clean fuel continues to flow freely and without obstruction.
The Importance of Proactive Fuel System Maintenance
Ignoring fuel system issues can lead to more than just a drop in performance; it can set the stage for much more extensive and expensive repairs down the line. A common example is the premature failure of a catalytic converter, which is often caused by an improperly burning fuel system. The cost to replace a catalytic converter can be substantial. Simple preventative maintenance can help you avoid these significant expenses and keep your vehicle's major components in peak condition.
Our proactive approach to fuel system care is designed to offer a variety of benefits, including:
- Restoring lost engine power and throttle response
- Improving fuel efficiency and saving you money at the pump
- Preventing the buildup of damaging deposits
- Extending the lifespan of your engine and related components
- Reducing harmful emissions and helping your vehicle run cleaner
At Christian Brothers Automotive Lubbock, we believe in honesty and transparency. Our technicians will provide a clear explanation of any issues found during our inspection and will walk you through all of your repair options. We want you to feel empowered and confident in the decisions you make regarding your vehicle's care. From the initial diagnosis to the final service, you can rely on our team to deliver honest, high-quality work and a genuine experience. We are committed to helping you maintain a reliable and efficient vehicle for years to come.
Having fuel system issues? Get reliable repairs and service in Lubbock. Book a service online or call (806) 484-1701 to get back on the road.
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FAQs
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Q. "Why is my engine making bucking sounds when I drive?"The fuel system is a good place to investigate first whenever your engine starts to give you problems. The two most common issues we see are clogged fuel filters and damaged fuel pumps. Both of these will harm your engine if not taken care of promptly.
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Q. "What are fuel filters?"Fuel injectors are easily clogged due to their small openings. They are susceptible to the dirt particles that your car drives through on the road. It’s important that the fuel remains clean and free of dirt so that it can be easily sent to the engine. The fuel filters ensure the fuel is protected from dirt. Typically, filters are made from a paper material that is thrown away and replaced when it becomes too dirty or worn out. Sometimes, cars will have filters that use a mesh material. These can be washed and then put back in the vehicle.
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Q. "How do fuel filters affect the fuel pump?"Clogged fuel filters make it hard for the fuel pump to deliver gas to the engine. If the filter is blocked with dirt, the pump has to work a lot harder to pump the fuel. This will cause it to wear out and unable to perform over time.
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Q. "Do you offer a shuttle service?"Yes! we understand you have a full schedule. Whether you need to get to work, school, or need to attend to other responsibilities, we can take you where you need to go. Click here to learn more.
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Q. "Do you offer a warranty?"As part of our Nice difference.® commitment to providing our customers the best auto service experience possible, we also offer a 3-year/36,000-mile warranty on all the work that we do. We offer this warranty at every Christian Brothers Automotive nationwide, and it will be honored at any location, regardless of which branch did the initial work.
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Q. "Can you provide service under my extended warranty?"Yes. At Christian Brothers Automotive, we work with all major extended warranty providers to make needed repairs for our customers. If you have an extended warranty, you can discuss your carrier with our team when scheduling an appointment and confirm that the work will be covered. You can find a partial list of the extended warranty companies we work with here.
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"Larry, WITH CHRISTIAN BROTHERS, replaced the dead battery in my truck. He noticed my tires were low and aired them up before I could even ask. He also went out of his way to check the fluids in the truck. He did all of this with a positive attitude. He was"
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