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πŸ”§ Enhanced Performance with Actron CP7838 Professional Fuel Pressure Tester Review

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Description of πŸ”§ Enhanced Performance with Actron CP7838 Professional Fuel Pressure Tester

This Fuel Pressure Tester is designed for fuel injected systems. Measures the available fuel pressure with engine running on or off. Features 6-ft hose to aid reaching any test point. Handy pouch for storing gauge and adapters and features adaptors to fit most domestic and import applications. 21⁄2" gauge with 0-100 psi/0-700 kPa scales for accurate measurements.

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Revainrating 3 out of 5

Not a bad sensor for the price.

Good sensor for the price. I was able to check the fuel pressure and it was nice that it comes with extra jets for other cars. Looking back, I wish I had just bought the sensor and not the accessories as I don't need them. I was hoping to use a T-mount to connect the fuel line before the fuel filter, but unfortunately it wasn't the right size for the quick disconnects on my car. However, this feature was never advertised. I like the long hose and the rubber around the gauge. I could easily…

Pros
  • Handsfree
Cons
  • Little things

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Don't go far.

Ready to use I'm disappointed. I bought this item and sent it via expedited shipping on purpose because of its long hose. The listing says a 6ft hose which is excellent! However, the item only arrived with a 40" hose. I doubt this option will come out from under the hood on most cars. I'm considering returning it, but it's very cheap when it comes to fuel pressure sensors. I use it rare (lots of cars don't have gauges anymore) and have used $300 sensors before, I doubt I could return it if I…

Pros
  • Best in its niche
Cons
  • Expensive

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Looks like pump 3 is coming for me

Bought for use in my 01 GM truck and also in Tahoe and Yukon. After 16 years the Yukon fuel pump failed, I borrowed a pressure tester from O'Reilly which left a lot to be desired, noticed that the gauge reading fluctuated when I moved the hose or gauge. That same month, Tahoe Fuel Pump started trading and bought this gauge. Lubricated the o-ring and checked all three cars. The sensor worked perfectly. I found an O'Reilly pump that I fitted to a Yukon (Precision brand) that was 50psi idle and…

Pros
  • Weight
Cons
  • Some issues

Revainrating 2 out of 5

But looks great. good for tools and equipment

The quality of this tool actually seems to be very good. A pleasant surprise was that the kit also included a bag to store all the tools and various parts - something I didn't mention anywhere in my research. Unfortunately this product did not include a Schrader valve fitting for my BMW (E39) so I was unable to use it. So I can only give a moderate rating as I don't know if it actually works as well as it looks. I hope there is another fitting that will allow me to use this on my machine. There

Pros
  • good thing
Cons
  • not the best

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Cost-quality ratio

Good product, actually the second one I bought. The tester works well and is suitable for any application I need to use it for. Gauge and hose appear to be of good quality, quite suitable for my use. The adapters seem to be of the same quality as the big brands. It comes in a very cheap plastic bag which is terrible at best. While Actron isn't a top brand, even cheap brands sometimes have a nice molded case. However, this tester has worked well for me for many years. After losing my first one…

Pros
  • Everything is great!
Cons
  • There are nuances

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Everything seems fine, maybe I received a defective block?

I bought it a few months ago and only used it once. Overall it worked well and seemed like a decent tool. When I took it out for the second time recently, I noticed that the part of the gauge port that presses against the valve pin when you attach it to the Schrader valve fell out and was gone. Now the pressure gauge is unusable. I may have just received a defective unit so I emailed Actron customer service to see if they would replace it under warranty. If I get a positive response from them I

Pros
  • Nice to use
Cons
  • old