Tests and Adjustments Engine
Fuel System Pressure Test (Gasoline Engines Only)
This test is performed to check the fuel pump pressure can also irritate skin and eyes. Always perform the
and pressure regulator operation. following procedure with the engine stopped.
Table 9020-40-8. Test Specifications - Mazda
NOTE: If engine will not start, perform Fuel Line Pres-
Fuel Pressure 200 - 240 kPa (29 - 35 psi) at Low sure Check. For GM 2.4L gasoline engines, see Gaso-
with Vacuum Idle line Fuel System, GM 2.4L Engine 900 YRM 1126.
Hose ON For GM 4.3L gasoline engines, see Gasoline Fuel Sys-
tem, GM 4.3L Engine 900 YRM 1244 For Mazda gaso-
Fuel Pressure 34 - 103 kPa (5 - 15 psi) at Low line engines, see Gasoline Fuel System, Mazda FE
Increase With Idle Speed and F2 900 YRM 1127.
Vacuum Hose
OFF 1. Remove battery ground cable.
Minimum Fuel 130 kPa (20 psi) with Engine OFF
Pressure After
5 Minutes
Table 9020-40-9. Test Specifications - GM
Fuel Pressure GM 2.4L
262 - 330 kPa
(38 - 48 psi)
GM 4.3L
365 - 434 kPa
(53 - 63 psi)
Minimum Fuel Pressure 300 kPa (43.5 psi) with
After 5 Minutes Engine OFF
Table 9020-40-10. Service Tools
Test Hoses and test tee (for Mazda engines) to
splice into fuel hose.
Pressure Test Gauge 0 - 1,000 kPa 1. TEST GAUGE AND HOSE
2. FUEL HOSE FROM PUMP
(0 - 150 psi) Pressure 3. ADAPTOR HOSE TO FUEL RAIL
Gauge 4. PRESSURE REGULATOR
5. TEST TEE FITTING
6. VACUUM HOSE
WARNING
Fuel line spills and leakage are dangerous. Fuel Figure 9020-40-5. Fuel System Pressure Test
can ignite and cause serious injuries or death. Fuel Gauge Setup - Mazda Engine
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