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Old 12-05-2010, 06:57 PM   #5
Stocker
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Re: Draining fuel tank

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Originally Posted by Leinie View Post
What is the reason for the pump being is the tank ?
I believe most (if not all) newer vehicles have the pump in the tank. My guess is fuel injection requires higher fuel pressure, which requires a more powerful pump, which creates more heat, which can be cooled by immersing it in gasoline..... which also explains why pumps fail more frequently if you run the tank dry often enough before filling up.
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