Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Fuel Tank Pressure Release Valve: Description and Operation

Two-Way Valve:






LOCATION
Mounted on top of the fuel tank next to the fuel pump.

CONSTRUCTION
The overfill limiter consists of a pressure valve and a vacuum valve.

OPERATION
The pressure valve is designed to open when the fuel tank internal pressure has increased over normal pressure and the vacuum valve opens when a vacuum has been produced in the tank.