If your car, truck, or utility vehicle has over 160,000 kilometres on it, you’ll need a new fuel pump sooner rather than later. If you are vehicle’s engine has been surging lately, it could be that the fuel pump is malfunctioning and sending too much fuel into the combustion chamber. Auto Service Kingston advises this is just one sign that your fuel pump is going bad. We are going to list the other signs below.
Engine Sputtering
A sputtering engine is an indication that it is not getting enough fuel. This can be due to a malfunctioning fuel pump. You will notice that your engine sputters as you try to pick up speed and when you drive at high speeds. Your vehicle requires more fuel to go faster, and if the fuel pump isn’t supplying it, the engine will sputter.
Hard or No Starts
You may also find it difficult to get your automobile started if the fuel pump is not working properly. It may not be sending enough fuel into the engine to fire it up. This can make getting your vehicle started difficult if not impossible. Unfortunately, you will continue to have problems getting your car, truck, or utility vehicle started until you replace the fuel pump.
Low Fuel Pressure
If you test your fuel pressure and it is low, the fuel pump is not working the way it should be. Low fuel pressure is definitely an indication that you have a faulty fuel pump. We can test your fuel pressure here at our shop if you don’t feel like testing it yourself.
Overheating Engine
Another sign that your fuel pump is dying is if your engine overheats yet there is nothing wrong with the cooling system. The reason why the engine gets too hot is because the fuel pump’s motor gets too hot. If the pump cannot draw enough fuel out of the tank to keep the motor cool, it will overheat.
Poor Fuel Economy
A reduction in your fuel economy is also an indication that the fuel pump is going out. This is because the fuel pump is not supplying a steady stream of fuel to the engine so it can run efficiently. Anytime your engine runs inefficiently, you will notice a difference in your fuel economy.
Stress Power Loss
Finally, your vehicle will lose power when it is under stress if the fuel pump is dying. For example, if you are driving up a steep hill, the vehicle will not be able to maintain its power if the fuel pump does not supply extra fuel.
Call Auto Service Kingston in Kingston, ON, today if your automobile is experiencing any of the problems listed above.