Stefan wrote: |
10-cent fuel injector tuning is done like this:
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Hello Stefan,
For certain reasons, I haven't described the process in detail (even though I know it well). I want to avoid situations where widespread dissemination of these "tuning" methods could cause damage, which would then unfairly be blamed on people here in this forum.
- I don't want to be responsible if someone disassembles their fuel tank (due to hot fuel being returned into the tank). Some PD models have active fuel coolers. If the signal from the temperature sensor is incorrect, these coolers will also not function correctly.
My AXR engine, for example, cools the fuel by mixing return fuel with fresh (colder) diesel from the tank. This mixing process is significantly disrupted if the EDC no longer knows the fuel temperature.
- With vehicles equipped with the WIV system, the combined system will immediately send you to the workshop for an inspection. This is because the temperature profiles of fuel, water, and oil are also used to calculate the WIV interval. If there is a significant increase in temperatures from a cold start, the EDC (Electronic Control Unit) assumes that the service needs to be performed sooner (meaning the car is essentially being "stressed" more often).
- Fuel temperatures of 110°C are not uncommon in direct injection engines (since the fuel flows through the cylinder head), so this tuning measure only provides benefits with a partially cold engine or during winter.
@everyone
I warn everyone against using this "tuning modification" without being informed about the risks.