Automotive Technology: A Systems Approach (MindTap Course List)
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Author: Jack Erjavec, Rob Thompson
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 29, Problem 9RQ
If fuel pump pressure or volume is less than specified, which of the following is not a likely cause of the problem?
a. A restricted fuel filter
b. A faulty fuel pump
c. Restricted fuel return lines
d. Restricted fuel supply lines
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