High fuel pressure is a common problem for many vehicles and can lead to excessive consumption of fuel.

We have researched the best method to fix it, and now we'll share our findings.

Locate the fuel pressure regulator in your car.

1

Some cars have them in the fuel pump itself (for carburetor engines) or you can find them at the end of the fuel rail (for fuel-injected engines).

2

If the fuel pressure regulator in your car is inside the fuel pump, remove the wirings so you can take the fuel pump apart.

remove the wirings so you can take the fuel pump apart.

3

Detach the rubber hose and the fuel pressure regulator. While you're at it, you might as well replace the filter of your fuel pump.

Detach the rubber hose and the fuel pressure regulator

4

Install the new fuel pressure regulator and attach the rubber hose. It is recommended that you use a new rubber hose.

Install the new fuel pressure regulator

5

You may have to heat both ends of the rubber hose so you can easily fit it into the fuel pressure regulator.

heat both ends of the rubber hose

6

Apply oil to the fuel pressure regulator's O-ring.

7

Clean and put the two pieces of the fuel pump back together.

8

Put the wirings back on and put the fuel pump back into the fuel tank.

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