Reliability, not power or economy, is the most desirable attribute in a good engine. The benefits of any one fuel system are pointless if the engine is not reliable, or worse, if it needs to be replaced before the end of its useful life. There are 2 cars in my garage. One has port injection, and the other has multi-port injection (PFI + DFI). I would be wary of buying a car with a DFI engine only. A DFI engine will not be more economical or produce more power if the valves are caked with carbon deposits. If the injectors are damaged in a DFI engine, fuel can dribble into the combustion chamber (rather than being sprayed), resulting in uneven combustion, fuel dilution of the engine oil, and excess wear of the cylinder walls.
@tiger-juice-garage2 жыл бұрын
I totally agree with you about reliability. If an engine won't work, you cannot even enjoy having a car. Every car maker should put reliability first I think.