Truck fuel system repair
Fuel combustion is the process in which fuel mixes with air in the combustion chamber and ignites. This is what lets a vehicle cover thousands of kilometres. Fuel systems are complex and have many components; if even one fails, a truck or passenger car may not start at all.
Today, nearly all trucks use an electronic fuel-injector system that is efficient and advanced. It helps reduce fuel consumption and can improve engine performance. Even so, not even this modern system guarantees freedom from fuel-system faults. Even this modern system doesn’t guarantee freedom from fuel-system faults.
By replacing fuel filters regularly, running computer diagnostics, and testing injectors, you can certainly avoid more serious fuel-system issues. However, a busy schedule means we don’t always manage to carry out preventive maintenance and repairs become unavoidable.
When is fuel system repair needed? Pay attention to the signals your truck is sending. A hard-to-start vehicle, a fluctuating tachometer, sharply increased fuel consumption, a failed smoke test, or uneven engine operation are just a few common signs that it’s time to visit a repair centre.
Injector repair, fuel filter replacement, truck fuel pump repair, and similar tasks are fairly routine – especially with diesel engines. It’s important to find specialists who can perform them flawlessly.
Truck injector repair
Injectors are responsible for direct fuel delivery to the engine, ensuring even combustion. When they are in good technical condition, the truck’s engine runs smoothly and consistently.
If the truck starts jerking, the revs fluctuate, and the engine runs unevenly, it’s very likely the injectors are dirty or there is water or sludge in the fuel system. When contaminated fuel reaches the injectors, they wear out much faster because they’re subjected to much higher stress. Clear signs that it’s time to visit a TRELO repair centre include a fuel smell in the cab and the “Check Engine” light illuminating on the dashboard.
Injectors are a particularly sensitive engine component, and repairing them can be costly. It’s understandable that, once you receive a repair estimate, you may wonder whether it’s better value to buy new injectors or have them refurbished. At TRELO repair centres we don’t offer injector refurbishment, because in many cases it simply isn’t cost-effective – replacement with a new part is simpler and, quite often, even cheaper, while also providing a degree of future assurance.
If the injectors already have mechanical damage, they must be replaced.
Properly functioning injectors improve performance and save fuel, so over the long term you save a substantial amount of money.
Book your repair services now!
Whether you’re dealing with injector faults or want a preventive check, visit a TRELO repair centre in Vilnius or in Western Europe – Belgium, Germany, or France. Our staff will help you choose the best option and ensure your truck’s injectors operate flawlessly.
If you want to avoid costly injector repairs and replacements, start prevention now. Have your truck’s injectors checked and cleaned at a TRELO repair centre at least once a year, and use quality fuel from reliable suppliers. You can also use special fuel additives that not only improve engine efficiency and reduce fuel consumption but also protect the injectors from premature wear.
Please note that we do not refurbish old injectors – we replace them with new (or, in certain cases, used) parts, either original or aftermarket, according to your preference and prior agreement.
What determines truck fuel system repair costs?
The price depends not only on labour, but also on parts and, of course, the specific fault. The cost of all required parts varies by the truck’s make and model, and labour is charged separately.
At TRELO repair centres in Vilnius and across Western Europe – Belgium, Germany, and France – our technicians (mechanics, automotive fitters, auto electricians) can resolve all types of fuel-system faults. The most common jobs are injector and fuel-pump repair or replacement. Labour rates at our centres in Lithuania are €50/hour for mechanics and €55/hour for auto electricians (abroad: €80/hour and €100/hour, respectively).
For an exact repair quote, please contact TRELO directly. After assessing the faults and inspecting the truck, our staff will be able to provide a detailed breakdown of the price and the work required.
