Definition
In-tank pumps are common on modern cars; external pumps support high-horsepower builds.
Insufficient fuel pressure causes lean conditions and engine damage.
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Fuel
Fuel Pump
A pump delivering fuel from the tank to the engine at required pressure and volume.
Related terms
- Fuel InjectorAn electronically controlled valve spraying atomized fuel into the intake port o…
- CarburetorA mechanical device mixing fuel and air using jets, venturis, and throttle plate…
- Direct InjectionFuel injection directly into the combustion chamber at high pressure.
- Port InjectionFuel sprayed into the intake port before the valve, mixing with incoming air.
- Octane RatingA measure of fuel resistance to knock under compression and heat.
- E85A blend of roughly 85% ethanol and 15% gasoline offering high knock resistance.
Category: Fuel · Updated August 31, 2026