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What causes diesel fuel injector nozzle "carbon buildup"?

Answer

Low-quality fuel and incomplete combustion.

Explain

Carbon buildup on nozzles disrupts fuel spray. CHEPQ recommends using high-detergent diesel fuel and performing regular injector cleaning—ultrasonic cleaning of nozzles removes carbon deposits, restoring proper fuel atomization.

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