Are You Experiencing Bad Fuel Pump Symptoms?

Your car has a fuel level sensor that tells how much gas is in the tank. It's part of the fuel pump and uses a float inside the gas tank that fluctuates depending on fuel levels. This float signals your dashboard to show how much gas there is. Any faulty part in this system prevents it from showing the right amount of gas in the tank. So, you might be driving with low fuel.

If you notice the fuel level isn't accurate, the vehicle cranks but won't start, dies when sitting at an angle, or a check engine light on the dashboard, save this information; they're essential if you go to an auto shop later.

Your car's fuel pump ensures the engine receives the right fuel to run correctly. It's designed to pump a specific amount of fuel to the engine continuously. But, when fuel pumps fail, they might send too much or too little fuel, which can cause problems such as engine sputters.

If you notice fuel economy changes, the vehicle suddenly dying, power loss, the car cranks longer before starting, the vehicle idling rough, or a check engine light on the dashboard, save this information; they're essential to share with an auto shop if you seek professional service.

Your car has a fuel pressure regulator that controls the fuel system's pressure. It uses a particular measurement method, ensuring the pressure doesn't get too high. Sometimes, the part that controls the pressure can damage and cause fuel leaks. This can make the car use more gas, worsening gas mileage.

If you notice fuel smells coming from underhood, vehicle surges at idle, extended engine cranking, engine chugging at startup, black smoke from the tailpipe, or a check engine light on the dashboard, save this information; they're essential to investigate this issue's cause further.

Your car's fuel pump sits inside the gas tank and pumps gas to the engine. The gas in the tank cools down the pump. But if you keep driving your car with low gas, the pump can overheat and fail; the pump can also naturally break over time. If the seals on the pump or the electrical connections break, the pump stops working. If the pump breaks, the engine won't get gas or start.

If you notice power loss, the vehicle idles but won't accelerate, the car starts and dies, cranks, or a check engine light on the dashboard, save this information; they're essential if you go to an auto shop later.

Your car has a fuel filter to catch any dirt or debris in the gas tank. It protects the fuel pump and the injectors from clogging. The filter sits between the pump and the injectors. But if the filter gets too dirty, it can block the fuel flow to the engine, causing it to stall or stop working.

If you notice power loss, fuel economy changes, the vehicle idles but won't accelerate, the car starts and dies, cranks for an extended time, fails to accelerate as expected when merging on the highway, or a check engine light on the dashboard, save this information; they're essential to communicating with any professional tasked with testing and repairing the root cause.