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Fuel leak
A fuel leak can occur in many places. There are two types of fuel leaks that should be recognized. Supply leak is a leak from the gas tank or in the fuel lines as the fuel makes its way to the fuel
created: Jun 7, 2008 - last edited: Jul 6, 2010 - category: Fuel SystemFuel Lines
The fuel lines are hoses and pipes through which the fuel flows from the fuel tank to the engine.
created: May 3, 2010 - last edited: May 3, 2010 - category: Fuel SystemFuel Pressure Regulator
A fuel pressure regulator is a device used to maintain proper fuel pressure and returns excess fuel to the fuel tank.
created: May 4, 2010 - last edited: May 4, 2010 - category: Fuel SystemFuel Pump
A fuel pump is a part of the fuel system that draws the fuel from the fuel tank and pumps it through the fuel lines.
created: Mar 9, 2009 - last edited: Mar 9, 2009 - category: Fuel SystemFuel Rail Assembly
The fuel rail assembly is a part of the fuel injection system that supplies fuel to the fuel injectors.
created: May 4, 2010 - last edited: Jan 16, 2011 - category: Fuel SystemFuel Tank
A fuel tank, also called a gas tank, is a container in which the gasoline or other fuel is held.
created: Mar 5, 2009 - last edited: Mar 5, 2009 - category: Fuel SystemFuel Tank Float
The fuel tank float, or simply float, is the device that measures the level of fuel. It is a buoy like device that is attached to a lever. as the fuel level rises, the lever is raised. The lever adjus
created: Jun 26, 2010 - last edited: Jun 26, 2010 - category: Fuel SystemGas Cap
A gas cap is a cap that covers the access to the gas tank. Gas caps come in many forms such as key locked, lever locked, and electronic locked. Some gas caps are accessible by simply opening the doo
created: Mar 5, 2009 - last edited: Mar 5, 2009 - category: Fuel SystemGasket
A gasket is a piece of metal, paper, or rubber that seals the space between two parts to prevent leakage of liquids and gases.
created: May 4, 2010 - last edited: May 4, 2010 - category: OtherGear Ratio
The gear ratio is the number of revolutions the engine makes compared to the number of revolutions of the transmission gear. When in lower gears, like 1st gear, the ratio is high(e.g. 3:1). This m
created: May 9, 2010 - last edited: May 9, 2010 - category: Transmission and Clutch
