Fuel System
What is the fuel pump relay? In basically any car with an internal combustion engine, a fuel pump is used to control the flow of fuel to the engine. The fuel pump is most often connected to a small electrical component called the fuel pump relay. The fuel pump relay...
About the fuel pressure regulator: The fuel pressure regulator (or FPR) is an important component in your car’s fuel system. As its name implies, it is responsible for regulating the pressure of your car’s fuel as it flows around the fuel system and...
About high fuel pressure: The fuel pump draws petrol from the fuel tank and sends it to the fuel injectors. Having the correct amount of fuel pump pressure is vital to proper engine operation and performance. This is because your engine requires a certain amount of...
About the diesel fuel pump: In diesel-powered cars, the diesel fuel pump (or diesel injection pump) is responsible for pressurising diesel fuel, then pumping it directly into the diesel fuel injectors, where it enters the cylinders of the diesel engine. Once the...
What happens when you put diesel in a petrol vehicle? Although it is not as damaging as putting petrol in a diesel vehicle, putting diesel in your petrol vehicle can prevent your engine from running. Since diesel weighs more than petrol, it will sink to the bottom of...
What happens when you put petrol in a diesel vehicle? Putting petrol in a diesel vehicle can damage the fuel system and the diesel engine. Therefore, it is important to stop driving as soon as you notice the mistake. When the car starts, the petrol will have already...
