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A cold start injector is a component in some internal combustion engines that helps improve engine performance during cold starts. It delivers additional fuel to the engine when it is cold, ensuring a richer air-fuel mixture for easier ignition and smoother operation. This extra fuel compensates for the reduced vaporization of gasoline at lower temperatures, aiding in a quicker warm-up and reducing emissions during the initial start-up phase. Once the engine reaches a certain temperature, the cold start injector typically shuts off.

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