Wednesday, April 10, 2013

high pressure oil pump

The Difference between the Low and High Pressure Oil Pump

Oil pumps are known as important components of almost all types of vehicles. There are different types of oil pumps, which are commonly known as the electric and mechanical pumps. Although almost all types of the latest developed vehicles are already using electric oil pumps, there are still those that are using the old-fashioned mechanical pumps. These two types of oil pumps deliver the oil to the engine through the low and the high pressure oil pump process. There’s a huge difference between these two types of processes.


The low pressure oil pump delivers the oil through a tank that will then be transmitted to the engine and the carburetor. The tank where the oil is being delivered serves as a container for the flammable liquids that is being transmitted to the engine system. It helps in preventing the risk of fire occurring. Compared to the high pressure oil pump, the low pressure oil pump is much safer to use.

The high pressure oil pump uses a system known as fuel injection.  Most of the vehicles that use this kind of oil pump are those that use diesel for their gasoline. The process of fuel injection is very risky because it mixes the fuel with the air through the “internal combustion engine,” which may cause fire. However, the advantage of using a high pressure oil pump is that it provides a smoother engine run. To avoid any accidents to happen just make sure that your engine is functioning well and it does not have any leak to avoid the fuel from causing any fire.

A High pressure oil pump may be dangerous in some cases but it has its own advantage because it more easily responds to the engine that will make it much easier to start.