What is the standard pressure data for the Audi 2.0T high-pressure fuel pump?
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The standard fuel pressure value for the Audi 2.0T high-pressure fuel pump is approximately 50 kPa. Below is relevant information about the high-pressure fuel pump: 1. Description: The high-pressure fuel pump requires a power source to operate, with the lower camshaft driven by the engine crankshaft gear. The fuel pump features a housing made of aluminum-containing material and a movable molding component inside the housing, which is at least partially made of a sinterable, iron-based alloy material containing austenite. 2. Precautions: During use, it is strictly prohibited to dilute gear oil with diesel or other substances. Additionally, avoid heating the rear axle or transmission to facilitate winter starts, as this can severely degrade the gear oil. In such cases, switch to a low-viscosity multi-grade gear oil. Do not confuse the classification labels of engine oil and fuel pumps. To avoid confusion in standards, higher classification labels are designated for gear oils, while lower ones are used for engine lubricants.
I've been repairing Audi vehicles for over a decade, so I'm quite authoritative about the 2.0T high-pressure fuel pump pressure. During normal idling, the pressure stays around 40 to 50 bar. When you floor the accelerator, it can surge to approximately 200 bar, depending on the engine model. For instance, the data differs between older EA888 Gen2 and Gen3 fuel pumps. Last time, a customer's car was shaking badly, and the ODIS diagnostic showed the pressure was only 30 bar - clearly a failing fuel pump. If you're measuring the data yourself, remember to warm up the engine until coolant reaches 90°C before taking readings, as cold engine data is completely inaccurate. If you're unsure, getting a fault code scan at the dealership is the most reliable approach. A failing high-pressure fuel pump isn't just about poor fuel economy - the consequences can be much more serious.