Diesel Fuel Injector Repair
Rough idle, hard starts, black smoke, sinking fuel mileage — worn or clogged injectors are often the culprit. We find the real cause and fix it right.
Injectors are the heart of the fuel system
Diesel injectors meter fuel with extreme precision at very high pressure. When one drifts out of spec, leaks, or clogs, the whole engine feels it — power, economy, and emissions all suffer. We diagnose the actual failing component instead of throwing parts at it, so you don’t pay for injectors you didn’t need.
Common signs of injector trouble
- Poor engine performance — misfires, rough idle, or hard starting
- Dropping fuel economy — injectors delivering too much or too little fuel
- Unusual noises — knocking or rattling under load
- Excessive smoke — leaking or clogged injectors running rich
What causes injector failure
Most injector problems trace back to fuel and time. Contaminated or water-laden fuel, a neglected fuel filter, carbon and deposit buildup, and simple high-mileage wear all take a toll on the tiny, high-pressure nozzles that spray fuel into your cylinders. On common-rail engines, a single failing injector can trip fault codes, dump raw fuel, or wash down a cylinder — so catching it early matters.
Our repair process
- Inspect — a full fuel-system inspection to pinpoint the problem injector(s).
- Clean — clogged injectors are cleaned to restore a correct spray pattern.
- Repair or replace — we repair where we can and replace where we should, with quality parts.
- Final testing — we confirm the fix under real running conditions before it leaves.
Engines we work on
We service injectors across the diesels you actually run in Central Texas —Power Stroke, Cummins, and Duramax pickups and heavy-duty trucks, Sprinter vans, and European imports. Whatever you drive, we diagnose it properly and only replace what genuinely needs replacing.
Warranty coverage is set with your service advisor at the time of service.
Why Modern Diesel
Our technicians bring deep diesel experience and advanced diagnostics to every job, with quality parts and honest, fast turnarounds. We’re a Christian, veteran-owned shop serving theGreater Austin Area (Travis, Bastrop, Williamson, Hays) — get your engine back to peak performance.
Ready when you are.
Drop by the shop at 2900 N FM 973, Austin, TX 78725 or call and we’ll get you scheduled.

