Fuel & Fluid Systems
Fuel System Components Testing
Development, durability, and validation testing of fuel systems and components for automotive OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and manufacturers.
01 · UNDERSTAND THE SERVICE
Overview
Sterling Performance is an ISO/IEC 17025-accredited testing facility specializing in fuel systems and components for the transportation industry. Our 34,000+ square-foot facility in Milford, Michigan serves automotive OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and manufacturers across multiple industries.
Fuel system components that fail to meet industry standards can cost millions in product recalls and erode consumer confidence — so we validate them rigorously, from individual components to complete systems.
02 · CONFIRM THE FIT
Fuel System Components Testing Capabilities
- Butane & gasoline working capacity
- Canister aging & durability
- Fuel caps & filler neck testing
- Fuel filter exposure testing
- Fuel pressure switches / regulators testing
- Fuel pump endurance testing
- Fuel pump performance testing
- Fuel rail endurance & exposure testing
- Fuel line testing
- Quick connect testing
- Fuel soak, hot or cold temperature cycling
- Fuel tank aging and performance testing
- Fuel vapor exposure
- Helium leak testing
- Integrated Air Fuel Module (IAFM) validation testing
- Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery (ORVR)
- SHED testing (mini & micro)
03 · METHODS & CONDITIONS
Testing Methods & Conditions
- 01Fuel pump endurance and performance testing
- 02Fuel rail endurance and exposure testing
- 03Fuel caps, filler necks, and quick-connect testing
- 04Fuel soak with hot and cold temperature cycling
- 05SHED testing (mini & micro), ORVR, and helium leak testing
- 06Integrated Air Fuel Module (IAFM) validation
04 · REAL-WORLD FIT
Typical Applications & Assemblies
- Fuel hose, connectors, and quick connects
- Fuel pumps, modules, and coolant pumps (incl. EV coolant pumps)
- Filters, filler caps, injectors, and tanks
- Automotive OEM and Tier 1 fuel programs
Reporting & Compliance Data
Sterling delivers professional, concise, and accurate test reports backed by state-of-the-art data acquisition. Our reports are detailed enough to be submitted as engineering and government compliance backup data — so you get results you can act on and document.
ANSWERS FOR ENGINEERS
Frequently Asked Questions
What fuel system components can Sterling validate?
Pumps, rails, caps, filler necks, quick connects, filters, injectors, tanks, IAFM modules, and complete systems.
Do you support ORVR and SHED emissions testing?
Yes. We perform Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery (ORVR) and mini/micro SHED testing alongside component durability and exposure testing.
Who do you work with?
Automotive OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and manufacturers across multiple industries, from our 34,000+ sq. ft. Milford, Michigan facility.
Fuel System Components Testing inquiry
Ready to define the scope?
Share the part or system, requirement, operating conditions, and desired outcome. Sterling's team will use that context to begin reviewing the appropriate testing approach.