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 enlarge | Brand: Actron
Category: Automotive Parts And Accessories
List Price: $85.99
Buy New: $49.54
You Save: $36.45 (42%)
New (4) from $49.54
Rating:  10 reviews
Sales Rank: 734
Media: Misc.
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.2
Dimensions (in): 11.7 x 7.6 x 1.1
MPN: CP7838
Model: CP7838
UPC: 021467078388
EAN: 0021467078388
ASIN: B0009XQUKC
Release Date: September 28, 2005
Availability: Usually ships in 2-3 business days
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 A great product for non professional use May 25, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The item, despite being called a Proffesional fuel pressure tester is not so in my mind. While its construction is fine for the occasional user, the person troubleshooting their own car or motorcycle, or even light duty commercial use (like a small shop using it once every few weeks) it is not built to take the hard life of a busy commercial shop.
Having said that, for the price it is really one great setup. It comes with all the connectors hoses fittings etc one could reasonable need, seems pretty damn accurate, certainly passes the repeatability test, and just does the job.
The only shortcoming i had with the unit is the hose clamps that come with it are total [...]. since every car built in the last ten years or more uses high pressure fuel injection systems, a crappy clamp poses a serious fire risk if it allows fuel to be sprayed at as much as 80 PSI.
many users wont even need to use the hoses and clamps, but for those that do, just be sure to spend a few extra dollars on some good quality hose clamps.
by the way, as best as i can tell this is the same exact unit Bavarian autosport (premier BMW on line parts retailer) sells for 90 bucks.
Not bad May 14, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The device seems to function as advertised - I don't have a calibrated pressure gauge to determine if it's "accurate" or not. As others have mentioned, the storage case for this is somewhat pathetic, and while the unit does have a valve and associated tubing for bleeding off the fuel into a container, the simple act of pressing the release valve allows fuel to escape through the the button that you're pressing, somewhat defeating the purpose of a no-mess pressure release.
At the end of the day, it functions as a fuel pressure tester and serves the purpose it was intended, which is a very useful tool to those who would like to avoid the typical "shotgun approach" to fuel system related auto repairs. I should be able to upgrade the pressure release valve with standard brass fittings (I'm guessing here), so no heartburn there, and it *was* a relatively inexpensive tool that gets you up and going right out of the box. I would actually give it 3.5 stars if that was possible
Easy to use, good quality March 23, 2007
I've been a "shade tree" mechanic for years - since cars weren't computers! This fuel pressure gauge is well-made, and very easy to use. Could have come with a better case to hold it once you break it out of the clamshell pack - but is is a good tool!
 Great Moneysaver January 18, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
The modern fuel injection systems are great! Untill something goes wrong. Then you find out that the problem can be caused by any of the many parts involved. In my case, bad start caused by: clogged or leaking injectors, faulty pressure regulator, clogged fuel line and/or filter, fuelpump pressure and more.
I will not write down my experiences with the local stealership, suffice to say that if they touch a vehicle I own ever again I will call de cops!
After eliminating electronic causes I replaced the fuelfilter (cheap, easy and about time anyway). When that didn't do the trick I checked out the carforums online for my model/year and found a host of possible causes for the problem. I also found that the single one thing needed for a proper diagnose of the fuel system was a fuel pressure tester.
Found this one at a price below that of any of the fuel system parts.
It absolutely worked for me. I was able to pinpoint the problem within minutes and after replacing the fuelpump I could see exactly what effect my repair had!
It has saved me a lot of money, time and aggravation!
The tester is certainly worth 5 stars. It does what it is supposed to, is solid enough to last a lifetime and very affordable.
The only negative I can think of is the manual, which gives very limited instructions.
Get a good manual for your model/year vehicle or go online and find what you need to know (or, preferably, do both). Read up!
Remember, you will be working on your cars FUEL system. You need to know what you are doing!!! Knowhow and common sense are absolute musts!!!
So are the proper tools. This is one of them. Be Safe!
Exactly as advertized January 11, 2007
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Bought this unit to aid in diagnosing GM TBI F/I system adapted to Toyota Land Cruiser. Gauge is very accurate, easy to read, rubber around actual gauge keeps it from getting bumped or dinged. Plenty of adapters for other types of F/I systems, and gauge will read higher pressures on other systems with no problem. Excellent unit, good price.
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