Outback Sport F4-2.5L SOHC (2005)
Fuel Pressure Regulator: Description and Operation
PRESSURE REGULATOR
The pressure regulator is installed at the injector end of the fuel supply line. It has a fuel chamber and spring chamber separated by a diaphragm. The fuel
chamber is connected to the fuel supply line and the spring chamber is connected to the intake manifold. Fuel chamber also has a relief valve connected
to the fuel return line through which fuel returns to the fuel tank. When the intake manifold vacuum increases, the diaphragm is pulled and the relief
valve opens to decrease the fuel supply line pressure (or fuel injection pressure). When the intake manifold vacuum decreases, the diaphragm is pushed
by the spring to increase the fuel supply line pressure. Thus, the difference between the fuel injection pressure and the intake manifold vacuum is kept at
a constant level of 299.1 kPa (3.05 kgf/sq.cm, 43.4 psi) to precisely control the amount of injected fuel.
