something that introduces atomized liquid fuel under pressure directly into the combustion chambers of an internal-combustion engine without the use of a carburettor
Examples of 'fuel injector' in a sentence
fuel injector
Deposits in the fuel injector can restrict fuel flow and affect the mix of air and fuel.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
It involves adding an extra set of fuel injectors for hydrogen and pressurised storage tanks for the gas, which weigh a total of 100kg.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
It could be due to a number of things, including low fuel pressure, leaking fuel lines and worn or clogged fuel injectors.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
However, the symptoms you describe are more likely to be caused by tar build-up on the ends of the fuel injectors.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
The fuel injectors and pumps in modern diesel engines work at high pressures and with tiny clearances.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
The first thing to have checked is the operation and performance of the fuel injectors.