Fuel Pump Replacement Service

Fuel Pump Replacement & Repair

Sputtering at speed, power loss under acceleration or a car that won't start? A failing fuel pump is often the cause.

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Service Overview

A malfunctioning fuel pump tends to deliver too much or too little fuel from the petrol or diesel tank, which can cause your vehicle to break down. Most modern vehicles use an electronic fuel pump, which sits inside the fuel tank itself, while older vehicles use a mechanical pump mounted outside the tank. Electronic variants deliver greater performance, but they are prone to more issues because both the pump and the computer that controls it can malfunction.

If your vehicle sputters at high speed, loses power while under stress or even just when you accelerate, these are key signs that the pump needs replacing. As a vital part of the fuel delivery system, a good-quality fuel pump helps ensure your car continues to run smoothly.

Watch out for these warning signs of a faulty fuel pump:

  • The engine runs rough
  • The 'Check Engine' light is on
  • The car performs unreliably under acceleration
  • A whizzing noise comes from near the fuel tank
  • Starting the car is troublesome
  • The car leaks fuel

Frequently Asked Questions

The fuel pump is part of the engine's fuel system and supplies fuel to the engine for combustion at the level the engine requires. In most cars, the pump is located near or in the fuel tank.
A faulty pump with low pressure disturbs the engine's air-fuel ratio, which causes performance problems. Aside from hard starting, the vehicle may experience misfires, a loss of power and acceleration, a decrease in fuel efficiency, and even engine stalling.
Insufficient flow limits cooling and lubrication of the pump. A leading cause of fuel pump failure is running the fuel tank low — this is particularly critical on late-model vehicles without a fuel pressure return system, where running out of fuel once can permanently damage the pump.
There is usually no reason to pre-emptively replace a fuel pump before 100,000 miles. Fuel pumps have been known to last for over 200,000 miles in some cases.
A weak pump may still deliver fuel, but the vehicle may have trouble starting because of the lack of pressure. If the pump fails completely, no fuel reaches the engine — the engine will not start, or will cut out. While it is possible to drive on a failing pump for a certain distance, it will sooner or later stop working altogether.

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Important Service Facts

Electronic vs Mechanical

Most modern vehicles use an electronic fuel pump inside the fuel tank, while older vehicles use a mechanical pump mounted outside it. Both types deliver fuel to the engine, but they fail in different ways.

Don't Run the Tank Low

Fuel cools and lubricates the pump. Regularly running the tank low — or running out of fuel — can permanently damage the pump, especially on late-model vehicles.

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