Does vapor lock occur in cold conditions?
Vapor lock is caused by heat. Excessive heat from the engine, exhaust system, and/or outside temperature can cause the fuel to vaporize in the lines. Some winter fuel blends and high altitude can lower the boiling point of the fuel. This can also contribute to vapor lock.
Why does my Jeep not start on the first try?
In some cases it will not start on the first try. After starting it runs a bit rough for a few minutes. I’ve suspected the fuel check valve going bad and have turned the key to on for 2-3 seconds, off for 2-3 seconds, 3 times before trying some cold starts and this makes no difference.
What causes a hard cold start on a jeep?
This could be a case of an injector leaking into a cylinder, causing a flooded effect. You could leave the pressure gauge on it over night to check in the morning. The pressure should hold most if not all of the pressure, even for that amount of time.
When to check fuel pressure in a jeep?
Check the fuel pressure after several hours of sitting, like in the morning before you start it or turn the key over. This could be a case of an injector leaking into a cylinder, causing a flooded effect. You could leave the pressure gauge on it over night to check in the morning.
Can a hard cold start make a car run better?
After starting it runs a bit rough for a few minutes. I’ve suspected the fuel check valve going bad and have turned the key to on for 2-3 seconds, off for 2-3 seconds, 3 times before trying some cold starts and this makes no difference.
When does vapor lock occur in a car?
Vapor lock occurs when fuel overheats and vaporizes in a fuel line or carburetor, preventing proper fuel flow. Although common in older vehicle models, it wasn’t until the appearance of the modern fuel injection system that vapor lock became more prevalent in carbureted engines.
What causes a fuel pump to vapor lock?
There are several symptoms that may point to vapor lock. Lose of fuel delivery system pressure or flow (volume) (this may be caused by a restricted fuel filter or insufficient voltage to the fuel pump) Faulty check valve in an electric fuel pump assembly
How does high altitude contribute to vapor lock?
High-altitude geographic areas can contribute to vapor lock as well by lowering the fuel boiling point.