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Does the EFI stink as much as the carb?

Similar to asking do you still cheat on your taxes? Or a lot of other things.....
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Problem will be when it doesn't make all the adjustments anymore, $$$$....but the carburetor will still be sitting there doing it's job..

I guess you still drive carburetored car. The carb will still be setting there plugged up.
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Similar to asking do you still cheat on your taxes? Or a lot of other things.....

????? I don't get it????
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I guess you still drive carburetored car. The carb will still be setting there plugged up.
Totally right. I have had a number of carbs on different types of motors(weed whackers, motorcycles)mess up---the floats get gunked up---when they have sat for awhile and not been used. I have an EFI and am glad I do.
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????? I don't get it????
If I ask if you still cheat on your taxes it is automatically assumed you did at one time. It's a no win answer.

Happy with EFI great, happy with carb since there are thousands and thousands with no problems....Bought a new 2014 to replace a 2012 and stayed with carb due to extra up front costs and reports of complicated expensive repairs on EFI when there is a problem.

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Totally right. I have had a number of carbs on different types of motors(weed whackers, motorcycles)mess up---the floats get gunked up---when they have sat for awhile and not been used. I have an EFI and am glad I do.
Ever hear of plugged or gummed up dirty fuel injectors?
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Does anyone have any recommendations? Looking to buy a golf cart and don't know whether there is a huge difference between the EFI vs. carburetor.
Same as your car...would you rather have a carburetor or fuel injection, OH wait they all have fuel injection because they are more reliable...
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Absolutely Not !
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Par Car advertised 80 miles on a charge. True but they let out the reasons how they had achieved 80 miles on one charge none of which the average driver would incorporate.

car dealers advertise mph city/highway but it depends on how you drive, etc.

The choice between EFI and carb would seem more to smell and maintenance.

I like the sound of passing an electric cart just a quick spurt of wind.

I drive an electric cart because i do not use it as often as other folks. Trojan has a battery that adds 40 minutes to your ride. I intend to purchase them shortly. My batteries are 4 years old and I can get anywhere on the north/south side with battery power to spare
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The smell of batteries charging in the garage is scary.
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Ever hear of plugged or gummed up dirty fuel injectors?
Heard of it but never experience it. I'll let you know when it happens. If I'm still living?
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The smell of batteries charging in the garage is scary.
Also, battery acid seems to eat up concrete if your not careful to quickly spot corrosion when it starts?
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Heard of it but never experience it. I'll let you know when it happens. If I'm still living?
It's coming, injectors are new in carts right now..

Over time injectors become clogged due to hydrocarbons, sediment and other elements in the fuel. Internal components rust due to the presence of water in the fuel. Water gets into the fuel due to the fact that the Ethanol in the fuel is hygroscopic.

Injectors also get gummed up with varnish and gunk formed when fuel is left in the tank for long periods of time.
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