Can you use rubber hose for fuel return line?

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asked Nov 18, 2022 in Repairs/Maintenance by JoeBonner (1,400 points)
Can you use rubber hose for fuel return line?

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answered Feb 16, 2023 by 7maxwarren (12,600 points)
Rubber hose that is rated for fuel can be used for return fuel line as well as pressure fuel line.

When using rubber hose for fuel line pressure make sure the rubber hose is rated for the fuel under pressure.

However any fuel hose that is rubber will be okay for fuel return line.

However just note that regular non fuel rated rubber vacuum or heater hose should never be used in fuel applications.

The hose will deteriorate from the inside out and can plug fuel filters and carburetors with rubber debris, long before it springs an external leak.

SAE 30R7 hoses are designed for fuel.

These can go under the hood and are typically used for low-pressure applications like carburetors or a fuel return line.

It can also be used for PCV connections and emissions devices.

SAE 30R9 hoses are designed for high-pressure applications like fuel injection systems.

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