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. Camera: Brian Kast 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 Useful Articles. Electrical Problems http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/solving-automotive-electrical-problems Engine overheat http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/what-to-do-when-your-engine-overheats No start problems http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/solving-automotive-no-start-problems Idle issues http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/solving-automotive-idle-problems Performance issues http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/solving-automotive-performance-issues Diagnosing Noises http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/diagnosing-noises-in-your-car Diagnosing Vibrations http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/determining-the-causes-of-vehicle-vibrations Brake Issues http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/solving-brake-problems Transmission issues http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/solving-transmission-problems HVAC problems http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/solving-automotive-hvac-problems Buying a Used Car http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/what-to-look-for-in-a-used-car-purchase Leaks http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/finding-and-fixing-leaks MPG http://ericthecarguy.com/faq/finding-and-fixing-the-causes-of-poor-mpg Discussion about this Video: http://www.ericthecarguy.com/kunena/18-The-EricTheCarGuy-Video-Forum/54721-how-to-check-fuel-pressure#118488 ETCG Forum: http://www.ericthecarguy.com/component/kunena/1-stay-dirty-lounge?Itemid=0 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EricTheCarGuy?fref=ts Twitter: https://twitter.com/EricTheCarGuy Google+: https://plus.google.com/100195180196698058780/posts Information on Premium Membership: http://www.ericthecarguy.com/premium-content-streaming-etcg-content Stay Dirty ETCG Due to factors beyond the control of EricTheCarGuy, it cannot guarantee against unauthorized modifications of this information, or improper use of this information.  EricTheCarGuy assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. EricTheCarGuy recommends safe practices when working with power tools, automotive lifts, lifting tools, jack stands, electrical equipment, blunt instruments, chemicals, lubricants, or any other tools or equipment seen or implied in this video.  Due to factors beyond the control of EricTheCarGuy, no information contained in this video shall create any express or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result.  Any injury, damage or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not EricTheCarGuy.