If you are experiencing any of the unusual problems listed below with your automobile, it’s possible that the fuel pump is going bad. JTR Repair can inspect the fuel pump and replace it if necessary. The average lifespan of a fuel pump is 100,000 miles. If you drive an older automobile, it may be time for a new fuel pump.
An Overheating Engine
The fuel pump can make your engine overheat every time you fire it up. The reason why is that the fuel pump motor is overheating and passing that heat into the engine. The fuel pump motor uses the fuel in the tank to cool it off as it passes through the pump. If the fuel pump is unable to draw enough fuel out of the tank, the motor will overheat.
Hard Starts/No Starts
It can also be nearly impossible to get your vehicle started if the fuel pump has gone bad. The reason why is simple: There isn’t any fuel in the engine. At first, you may be able to get the engine started after a few tries. Eventually, you won’t be able to start the engine at all.
High-Speed Sputtering
Your engine will also respond poorly to higher speeds when the fuel pump is malfunctioning. This is because the engine needs more fuel to go faster. If the engine is being fuel-starved by a malfunctioning fuel pump, it will sputter and struggle to run at high speeds.
Low Fuel Pressure
This problem is also being caused by low fuel pressure generated from the fuel pump. If the fuel pressure is too low, this also means the engine is not getting enough fuel to sustain its operation.
Poor Fuel Economy
Unfortunately, a faulty fuel pump can also affect the gas mileage that your car, truck, or utility vehicle gets. It will reduce the fuel economy and you will need to fill the tank more often.
Stress Power Loss
Another indication that you are dealing with a malfunctioning fuel pump is if your engine loses power when it is operating under stressful conditions. Examples of these conditions include an overloaded automobile, towing a trailer, and navigating steep inclines.
Surging Engine
Finally, if your engine surges unexpectedly and frequently, the fuel pump is malfunctioning and sending too much diesel fuel or gasoline into the engine. This can make driving your car unpredictable.
Call JTR Repair in Crawfordsville, IN, today if your vehicle has any of the problems that we have discussed above. We can test the fuel pump and replace it if necessary.