How To Check Fuel Pressure -EricTheCarGuy

Here's another one from the 'basics' series. Many times when confronted with a no start or performance problem you need to check fuel pressure. This is a helpful guide on how to go about that process. Many times a fuel pressure gauge can be rented from your local auto parts store or tool rental outlet. If you went to purchase a gauge they vary in price greatly. The biggest concern is the adapters used to tie into the different fuel systems you'll encounter. Outside of that the simple tests shown in this video can help walk you through how to check and interpret fuel pressure readings.

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Tools.

OTC Fuel Injection Service Kit OTC6550PRO $484.53

Link to tool: http://www.jbtoolsales.com/otc-6550pro-fuel-injection-service-kit/#oid=1002_1

Hose pliers: http://www.jbtoolsales.com/gearwrench-82107-3-piece-double-x-hose-pliers-set/#oid=1002_1

Related videos.

How To Check Fuel Pressure Quickly Honda/Acura: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdpP4wxBvpA

What's Inside a Fuel Pump: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbzEeWy1b3o

How To Diagnose a Fuel Pump Failure: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=piOzN1tZI_E

How To Replace a Fuel Pump 1999 Ford Taurus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2TrjxYLyj4

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