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Gasoline Return Line on Hyundai Sonata

09/03/2012 10:39 PM

In my Hyundai Sonata car a leak developed on the gasoline return line. The tube was replaced but the mechanic who did it says still the return line is pressurized and that it is dangerous to run the car. He says it need to be investigated. I am not experienced in vehicle engines.Can someone please help and explain?

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Re: Gasoline Return Line on Hyundai Sonata

09/03/2012 11:07 PM

It sounds like you need a mechanic who is experieced in vehicle engines.

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09/04/2012 1:04 AM

What you mean is a second opinion on the problem!

I can not think of a mechanic making a statement that there still is a problem (even so the damage has been repaired) without this beeing truely the case.

There is no gain for him to advice so.

Put it the other way. If the Gasoiline line burst because of over pressure and only the pipe was replaced, then that leaves the problem of the over pressure and the true cause of the problem.

Sorry I have no idea about enginees and I cannot point in a direction what could be wrong, but a mechanic will be able to do so. Maybe someone else in the forum has an idea.

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Re: Gasoline Return Line on Hyundai Sonata

09/04/2012 3:54 AM

in fact whole purpose of my request in the forum is to get the opinion of technical experts before going to the same mechanic or a new one. Basically if the gasoline return line is getting pressurized is it normal and if not what could be the reason. Then I can be sure that the garage mechanics are not trying to take me for a ride

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09/04/2012 9:06 AM

Two things make liquid flow. Gravity and pressure.

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09/04/2012 10:40 AM

A car's fuel pump typically has the capacity to deliver more fuel than the engine can use. What is not used is routed back to the tank in the return line. Logically, both the line from the tank and returning to the tank are under some rated pressures, but to Lyn's point the latter should be much less and gravity is not going to get it there. Your mechanic should be able to reference the manufacturer's specifications for fuel line pressures and check to make sure your car is functioning to those specifications.

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09/04/2012 10:40 PM

Agreed, my car requires positive tank pressure to feed the fuel pump and line. Most mercedes require 3psi in the tank and 6psi above 6500k feet to have proper feed to the injection system.

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Re: Gasoline Return Line on Hyundai Sonata

09/05/2012 3:57 AM

It sounds like a blockage in the line at the tank end

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09/05/2012 10:03 AM

that is exactly what we thought. I took the car to the garage and checked the line at the tank end. The flow was good and car is now deemed to operate normal. I will monitor fuel consumption and report on outcome for the benefit of others on a latter date

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