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Fuel injector replacement increased fuel economy
My 2015 Fit (180K miles) started setting error codes, mostly related to the Oxygen sensors/Cat Cov. It also lit up 4 unrelated fault lights at the same time. Plus, my gas mileage had begun to drop dramatically. I was getting 35 mpg in the driving situation I had previously gotten 42 mpg. The hive mind here on the Fit forums said my injectors were the likely cause of the latter error notice. So I changed my injectors (used genuine Honda parts costing $287 with shipping), and while I was at it, I cleaned the backside of the intake valves with a "walnut blaster" (like a sand blaster but using ground up walnut shells. The blaster cost $40). I also replaced the PCV valve. It took about 9 hours all told. I looked at the old injectors with a magnifier. They looked awful. Some of the spray holes were completely plugged. Bleh.
After the replacement and cleaning, my Fit immediately began getting 45–50 mpg (as reported by the onboard mileage reporter). My wife got 54 mpg on a 18-mile trip driving 50-55 mph. We were astounded by the change. The engine also runs smoother now, and no further engine fault codes have appeared (after 1,500 miles). I have no idea why the car is now getting much better fuel economy than when we bought it new ten years ago. Maybe the injectors have been improved. Having a garage replace the injectors would cost a lot, probably $1K–1.5K. A trained mechanic could probably do the replacement and cleaning in about 4 hours (my guess). It's not a simple job, but there are instructions for doing the job here on the forum that make it possible for someone with tools and some experience. The price for genuine Honda injectors varies A LOT, so if you do replace them, shop around. A number of internet vendors sell them for about $300. I've seen them selling for around $1,000. I'm leery of aftermarket with this kind of part.
I thought it would be worth reporting my experience here.
After the replacement and cleaning, my Fit immediately began getting 45–50 mpg (as reported by the onboard mileage reporter). My wife got 54 mpg on a 18-mile trip driving 50-55 mph. We were astounded by the change. The engine also runs smoother now, and no further engine fault codes have appeared (after 1,500 miles). I have no idea why the car is now getting much better fuel economy than when we bought it new ten years ago. Maybe the injectors have been improved. Having a garage replace the injectors would cost a lot, probably $1K–1.5K. A trained mechanic could probably do the replacement and cleaning in about 4 hours (my guess). It's not a simple job, but there are instructions for doing the job here on the forum that make it possible for someone with tools and some experience. The price for genuine Honda injectors varies A LOT, so if you do replace them, shop around. A number of internet vendors sell them for about $300. I've seen them selling for around $1,000. I'm leery of aftermarket with this kind of part.
I thought it would be worth reporting my experience here.
My 2015 Fit (180K miles) started setting error codes, mostly related to the Oxygen sensors/Cat Cov. It also lit up 4 unrelated fault lights at the same time. Plus, my gas mileage had begun to drop dramatically. I was getting 35 mpg in the driving situation I had previously gotten 42 mpg. The hive mind here on the Fit forums said my injectors were the likely cause of the latter error notice. So I changed my injectors (used genuine Honda parts costing $287 with shipping), and while I was at it, I cleaned the backside of the intake valves with a "walnut blaster" (like a sand blaster but using ground up walnut shells. The blaster cost $40). I also replaced the PCV valve. It took about 9 hours all told. I looked at the old injectors with a magnifier. They looked awful. Some of the spray holes were completely plugged. Bleh.
After the replacement and cleaning, my Fit immediately began getting 45–50 mpg (as reported by the onboard mileage reporter). My wife got 54 mpg on a 18-mile trip driving 50-55 mph. We were astounded by the change. The engine also runs smoother now, and no further engine fault codes have appeared (after 1,500 miles). I have no idea why the car is now getting much better fuel economy than when we bought it new ten years ago. Maybe the injectors have been improved. Having a garage replace the injectors would cost a lot, probably $1K–1.5K. A trained mechanic could probably do the replacement and cleaning in about 4 hours (my guess). It's not a simple job, but there are instructions for doing the job here on the forum that make it possible for someone with tools and some experience. The price for genuine Honda injectors varies A LOT, so if you do replace them, shop around. A number of internet vendors sell them for about $300. I've seen them selling for around $1,000. I'm leery of aftermarket with this kind of part.
I thought it would be worth reporting my experience here.
After the replacement and cleaning, my Fit immediately began getting 45–50 mpg (as reported by the onboard mileage reporter). My wife got 54 mpg on a 18-mile trip driving 50-55 mph. We were astounded by the change. The engine also runs smoother now, and no further engine fault codes have appeared (after 1,500 miles). I have no idea why the car is now getting much better fuel economy than when we bought it new ten years ago. Maybe the injectors have been improved. Having a garage replace the injectors would cost a lot, probably $1K–1.5K. A trained mechanic could probably do the replacement and cleaning in about 4 hours (my guess). It's not a simple job, but there are instructions for doing the job here on the forum that make it possible for someone with tools and some experience. The price for genuine Honda injectors varies A LOT, so if you do replace them, shop around. A number of internet vendors sell them for about $300. I've seen them selling for around $1,000. I'm leery of aftermarket with this kind of part.
I thought it would be worth reporting my experience here.
Daunting, to be sure.
I don't recommend taking on this job or having someone do it for you unless your fuel economy has dropped dramatically or unless the four-lights-at-once error shows up. I'm glad I did it, and my wife thinks I'm a genius.
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