If your car is registering over 100,000 miles on the odometer, there’s a strong possibility that the fuel pump will die sooner rather than later. Village Autoworks can replace the pump when it needs it. The following are signs that you have a bad pump in the gas tank.
Engine Sputtering
If your engine starts to sputter when you try to go faster, the fuel pump is unable to supply the engine with the extra fuel that it needs. The faster you go the more your engine will sputter. This is a sign that the engine is being fuel-starved.
Engine Surging
A malfunctioning pump can also do the opposite and put too much fuel in the engine. When this happens, your engine will surge and pick up speed unexpectedly while you are driving, which can make driving your automobile difficult.
Growling Noises
Growling or whining noises coming from the gas tank are an indication that the pump is going bad. The pump is making these noises because its internal mechanisms are wearing down and it needs to be replaced.
Hard or No Starts
If you have found that it is difficult to get your car started lately, this can be a sign that the fuel pump is unable to supply the combustion chamber with fuel. In severe cases, you won’t be able to start your automobile at all.
Low Fuel Pressure
Testing the fuel pressure can reveal whether the pump is functioning properly. If the fuel pressure is lower than normal, the pump is not functioning properly. You need to replace the fuel pump in order to restore the fuel pressure.
Overheating
If your engine is overheating constantly, it could be that the fuel pump motor is overheating and transferring the excess heat into the engine. The pump’s motor will get too hot if the pump is unable to draw fuel over it.
Stress Power Loss
Your engine will also lose power when it is stressed out if the pump is unable to push extra fuel into it. For example, if you are driving a truck and towing a trailer, this adds additional stress to the engine and it needs more gasoline.
Poor Gas Mileage
Finally, all of these things will cause a noticeable reduction in your automobile’s gas mileage. Unfortunately, because the engine is having problems running or burning too much fuel, you will need to fill up more often.
Village Autoworks in Roseville and Woodbury, MN, is here to help, so give us a call today. We can replace your fuel pump if it needs it.