Fuel Pump

1998 Toyota Tacoma SR5, 2.7 MSECTION Fuel Pump
NOTE: Fuel pump performance measures fuel pressure, not regulated fuel pressure.
4-CYLINDER FUEL PUMP PERFORMANCE

Application (1) Pressure psi (kg/cm2 )
Camry 44-50 (3.1-3.5)
Celica 38-44 (2.7-3.1)
Corolla & RAV4 44-50 (3.1-3.5)
Tacoma 38-44 (2.7-3.1)
Tercel 44-50 (3.1-3.5)
T100 & 4Runner 38-44 (2.7-3.1)
(1) Check fuel pressure with engine off and using scan tool connected to data link connector No. 3 with ignition on to activate fuel pump or by connecting battery voltage to terminals on electric fuel pump.
6-CYLINDER FUEL PUMP PERFORMANCE

Application (1) Pressure psi (kg/cm2 )
Supra
Non-Turbo 44-50 (3.1-3.5)
Turbo 33-40 (2.3-2.8)
(1) Check fuel pressure with engine off and using scan tool connected to data link connector No. 3 with ignition on to activate fuel pump or by connecting battery voltage to terminals on electric fuel pump.
V6 FUEL PUMP PERFORMANCE

Application (1) Pressure psi (kg/cm2 )
Avalon, Camry & Sienna 44-50 (3.1-3.5)
Tacoma, T100 & 4Runner 38-44 (2.7-3.1)
(1) Check fuel pressure with engine off and using scan tool connected to data link connector No. 3 with ignition on to activate fuel pump or by connecting battery voltage to terminals on electric fuel pump.
V8 FUEL PUMP PERFORMANCE

Application (1) Pressure psi (kg/cm2 )
Land Cruiser & LX470 38-44 (2.7-3.1)
(1) Check fuel pressure with engine off and using scan tool connected to data link connector No. 3 with ignition on to activate fuel pump or by connecting battery voltage to terminals on electric fuel pump.
4-CYLINDER REGULATED FUEL PRESSURE

Application Tested At Idle W/Vacuum psi (kg/cm2 ) At Idle W/O Vacuum psi (kg/cm2 )
Camry (1) (1)
Celica 33-38 (2.3-2.7) 38-44 (2.7-3.1)
Corolla & RAV4 (1) (1)
Tacoma 31-37 (2.2-2.6) 38-44 (2.7-3.1)
Tercel (1) (1)
T100 & 4Runner 31-37 (2.2-2.6) 38-44 (2.7-3.1)
(1) Fuel pressure should be 44-50 psi (3.1-3.5 kg/cm2 ) with engine idling. Fuel pressure regulator is not vacuum controlled, as fuel pressure regulator is mounted on electric fuel pump in the fuel tank.
6-CYLINDER REGULATED FUEL PRESSURE

Application Tested At Idle W/Vacuum psi (kg/cm2 ) At Idle W/O Vacuum psi (kg/cm2 )
Supra
Non-Turbo (1) (1)*
Turbo 24-31 (1.7-2.2) 33-40 (2.3-2.8)
(1) Fuel pressure should be 44-50 psi (3.1-3.5 kg/cm2 ) with engine idling. Fuel pressure regulator is not vacuum controlled, as fuel pressure regulator is mounted on electric fuel pump in the fuel tank.
V6 REGULATED FUEL PRESSURE

Application Tested At Idle W/Vacuum psi (kg/cm2 ) At Idle W/O Vacuum psi (kg/cm2 )
Avalon, Camry & Sienna (1) (1)*
Tacoma, T100 & 4Runner 33-38 (2.3-2.7) 38-44 (2.7-3.1)
(1) Fuel pressure should be 44-50 psi (3.1-3.5 kg/cm2 ) with engine idling. Fuel pressure regulator is not vacuum controlled, as fuel pressure regulator is mounted on electric fuel pump in the fuel tank.
V8 REGULATED FUEL PRESSURE

Application Tested At Idle W/Vacuum psi (kg/cm2 ) At Idle W/O Vacuum psi (kg/cm2 )
Land Cruiser & LX470 28-34 (2.0-2.4) 38-44 (2.7-3.1)
FUEL PUMP RESISTANCE - Ohms @ 68°F (20°C)

Application Ohms
Supra
Non-Turbo .2-3.0
Turbo .1-3.0
All Others .2-3.0
RENDER: 1.0x

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