If you use low-quality gas without extra fuel additives and detergents, your fuel system and injectors will get dirty. Here’s how they work.

Fuel injector cleaners are additives that are poured right into the gas tank and remove carbon deposits and other contaminants from the injectors. This can lead to better fuel economy, improved ...

Fuel injectors can get gummed up with dirt and fuel residue over time. Photo credit: David Traver Adolphus / Autoguide.com. Over time and miles, your car might start to slow down. It might not ...

Over time and miles, your car might start to slow down. It might not accelerate as quickly as it once did; the engine may not run as smoothly as you remember, or the fuel economy may dip—but ...

Hydrocarbon deposits on injector nozzles and internal surfaces (far right) can impede their function and performance. Corrosion inhibitors, detergent additives, and lubricity agents can help alleviate ...