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SUCCESS IN FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEMS

How to Avoid common reasons for fuel pump problems, and best practices for fuel pump replacement.
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Fuel Pump Guide

PRECAUTIONS

WARNING: Gasoline is extremely flammable, so take extra precautions when you work on any part of the fuel system.

  • Work on a level surface.
  • Use safety stands for support, not a jack.
  • Keep an ABC fire extinguisher close by.
  • Wear approved safety glasses
  • Work in a well ventilated area.
  • Do not smoke or allow open flames near vehicle.
  • Disable fuel pump before servicing by removing fuse or battery cables.
  • Relieve fuel system pressure before servicing pump.

INSTRUCTION VIDEOS

Fuel Pump Replacement Costs and How We Can Prevent Them

Large fuel pump replacement costs take a toll on our industry and the environment. Our goal is to reduce both through education and instruction.


Proper Fuel Pump Repair and Replacement Procedure

In this video, we discusses additional fuel pump repair techniques that are often not in your procedure books and manuals.


Testing Electric Fuel Pump Problems with A Voltage Drop Test Procedure

This video demonstrates how to accurately test an electric fuel pump’s electrical circuit using a voltage drop test. A digital volt-ohm meter is used to check for voltage loss in the power and ground circuits. Proper testing requires the fuel pump to be running, ensuring accurate readings.


Properly Perform a Fuel Pressure Test – 1

A fuel pressure test is often performed incorrectly, or sometimes not performed at all. This video will give you tips and tools you can use to accurately check fuel pressure.


Properly Perform a Fuel Pressure Test – 2

A fuel pressure test is often performed incorrectly, or sometimes not performed at all. This video will give you tips and tools you can use to accurately check fuel pressure.


Recognizing Fuel Pump Symptoms and Good Fuel Pump Diagnosis

Tips on how to recognize symptoms of a bad fuel pump, and how to perform a proper fuel pump diagnosis.


Fuel Tank Cleaning To Avoid Debris Contamination

An often overlooked step in fuel pump replacement is fuel tank cleaning. Missing this key step could cause serious problems in the future.


Troubleshooting

TruGrade Troubleshooting Tips

  • Clean the fuel tank
  • Confirm proper pump voltage
  • Check inline filter
  • Check fuel pressure regulator
  • Check relay and electrical components
  • Verify fuel system is primed