We could use more images of engines and/or engine bays. If any of you guys can snap a picture it would be appreciated.
We could use more images of engines and/or engine bays. If any of you guys can snap a picture it would be appreciated.
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View my fuel log 2015 Mirage DE 1.2 manual: 47.2 mpg (US) ... 20.1 km/L ... 5.0 L/100 km ... 56.7 mpg (Imp)
I'm almost glad they don't have it because a few companies are having a new problem as a result of direct injection - carbon choking the intake valves. Audi has a huge problem and some cars are having problems in just 10,000 miles.
Take a look:
http://www.edmunds.com/autoobserver-...-adopters.html
Canoehead (11-01-2013),deleted user (05-16-2015)
Interesting, Mike. Confirmed the suspicion that not having fuel washing past the intake valve on its way to the cylinder creates a situation where deposits can start forming on the valve neck/stem.
I've yet to drive a direct injection engine (that I know of).
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Yes a mate of mine who is an aircraft mechenic and also a diesel mechenic warned me about big problems with the new direct injection engines with buildup on the back of the intake valves about a year ago now. When i found out Mitsu stayed away from direct injection and went with long term proven technology i was very happy about that.
ok so direct injection is not the same as multi point injection ;-)
mmm what new cars have this direct injection? the prius c ? yaris?
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Direct fuel injection costs more than indirect injection systems: the injectors are exposed to more heat and pressure, so more costly materials and higher-precision electronic management systems are required. However, the entire intake is dry, making this a very clean system.
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There are a bunch of vehicles using direct injection now. Until the above article was posted I hadn't heard of any issues with it. The Yaris has been using it for years now. Oddly enough, the Prius C doesn't use direct injection, nor does any of the Prius line.
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maybe thats because of the atkinson cycle?
i geuss the feul savings would be maybe 2 %?
Its possible, but I don't see off hand why it would be an issue.
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i think i know one reason wy they do not use direct injection or GDI
Can I E10 fuel in my Mitsubishi?
The fuel E10 (ethanol 10% / 90% petrol), can be used for all models with Mitsubishi gasoline engine except for models with a GDI engine models or with a carburetor.
and E10 is more and more used.
in germany you can only get E10 or premium
mohammad (11-17-2021)
I added a few images to the first post courtsey of ShiroMirage's introduction thread. Thanks ShiroMirage!
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View my fuel log 2015 Mirage DE 1.2 manual: 47.2 mpg (US) ... 20.1 km/L ... 5.0 L/100 km ... 56.7 mpg (Imp)