What Causes Fuel Pumps to Fail?
Like most vehicle components, natural wear and tear is the unavoidable cause for parts replacement. Fuel pumps are often out of sight and out of mind for most shop visitors. That’s because they are an as-needed repair and not typically a part of ongoing maintenance. Nevertheless, if you diagnose fuel pump failure, customers will want
Helping Customers Understand the Signs of Fuel Pump Failure
Fuel pump failures are never a one-size-fits-all diagnosis. Different symptoms indicate different problems and often, the pump will still function—albeit erratically—as it fails. Explaining this to customers isn’t always easy, especially because many of them may not know that the fuel pump has more than one role. Shop owners and technicians can help customers understand
Why Fuel Pumps Fail
Detecting Fuel Pump FailureOver time, OE fuel pumps will inevitably wear out. A failing fuel pump delivers less fuel to a vehicle’s engine, the prolonged effects of fuel pump failure can develop into a significant vehicle setback. The three key signs of fuel pump failure include: Hesitation during acceleration Rough idle A vehicle that will
GMB Now Offers GDI Fuel Pumps For 12 Million VIO
All GMB GDI pumps are strictly benchmarked directly with the OEM part to match both performance and durability.
Carter Engineered Pumps Announces 2 Fuel Pump Patents
The new module design fuel pump patent is an engineered system of interdependent features.
VIDEO: Fuel Pump Level Sender Operation
How do modern gas gauges stay still when the gas in your tank moves around? This video is sponsored by Carter.
Carter Adds Water Pumps To Engineered Pumps Lineup
Carter’s exclusive selection of patent-pending Premium Rapid Fit Water Pumps feature pre-mounted components.
US Motor Works Releases Seven New Fuel Pumps
The latest seven new Fuel Pumps are now in stock and ready to order.
Today’s Fuel Pumps Operate Differently Than In The Past
Understanding fuel pressure and volume is more complicated thanks to fuel injection and other modern technology.
Top EVAP Tips When Replacing Fuel Pumps
Nothing is worse than an EVAP code after a fuel pump has been replaced. Discovering that the tank needs to be dropped again to address a problem can kill shop productivity and profitability. The following tips can help you avoid comebacks and having to drop the fuel tank for a second time.
US Motor Works Releases New Professional Series Fuel Pump Modules
The expansion includes 25 new fuel pump modules that are in stock and ready to order.
Acura Tech Tip: Chirping From High-Pressure Fuel Pump
With the hood open, listen for a chirping noise with the engine warmed up. If the noise is coming from the high-pressure fuel pump, follow the Repair Procedure in this Tech Tip.
