fuel injection

American  

noun

1. the spraying of liquid fuel into the cylinders or combustion chambers of an engine.

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fuel injection British  

noun

1. a system for introducing atomized liquid fuel under pressure directly into the combustion chambers of an internal-combustion engine without the use of a carburettor

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Other Word Forms

• fuel-injection adjective

Etymology

Origin of fuel injection

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

The college has offered the training for decades, and its Automotive and Related Technology program has evolved with industry changes — including the advent of fuel injection, airbags and the rise of electric vehicles.

From Los Angeles Times

Ford’s remedy for the leaks is to add a drain tube to send the gas away from hot surfaces, and a software update to detect a pressure drop in the fuel injection system.

From Seattle Times

They’ll also update engine control software to detect a pressure drop in the fuel injection system.

From Seattle Times

The rest will go for tools to make intake manifolds and fuel injection rails for the new V8.

From Seattle Times

A dirty air filter can lead to poorer performance by older model vehicles without fuel injection.

From Los Angeles Times