HOW THE FUEL SYSTEM WORKS
A fuel system helps deliver fuel from the tank to the engine. It consists of a fuel pump, fuel lines, a fuel-pressure regulator, fuel filters and fuel injectors.
In your vehicle, fuel starts in the gas tank. When you fill up at the gas station, it obviously goes to the gas tank. The gas then travels from the tank to fuel pumps to the engine.
By sending the fuel to the engine, the tank sends fuel to the fuel lines. The fuel lines from the tank to the engine from combustion.
The fuel goes through the fuel filter next performing making it to the engine. The filter aids in removing debris from the fuel before it reaches the engine.
However, a dirty fuel filter (much like a dirty air filter) will not be able to do its job properly.
Once the fuel passes the fuel filter, it then reaches the engine, allowing it to create combustion in order to utilize the fuel injectors.
WHAT CAUSES A FUEL SYSTEM PROBLEM
A fuel system problem can be caused by many things, but the most common problem is caused by a clogged fuel filter.
If we think about the fuel filter like an air filter, these filters help remove contaminants from both fuel and air. However, if an air filter is exceptionally dirty, it will not be able to properly do its job. The same can be said for a fuel filter.
Because of that, it is important to follow the owner manual’s instructions of when to change the fuel filter.
HOW TO KNOW IF YOUR FUEL SYSTEM NEEDS MAINTENANCE
Here are some signs that your fuel system needs some maintenance:
- Reduced power or sluggish acceleration
- Difficulty starting
- Engine is not idling smoothly
- Decreased fuel economy
OUR FUEL SYSTEM REPAIR INCLUDES
Fuel systems are important to not only your engine but also your fuel efficiency and vehicle performance. Morgan's Auto Repair has the proper tools and technology to offer quick and comprehensive diagnostics. We have a targeted approach when it comes to finding the issue, and our ASE-certified technicians are determined to fix the problem as quickly as possible.
FUEL SYSTEM FAQ
WHAT ARE SOME COMMON FUEL SYSTEM PROBLEMS?
Here are some fuel system problems:
- Clogged fuel filter
- Malfunctioning fuel injectors
- Failed fuel pump
WHAT CAUSES A FUEL SYSTEM FAILURE?
Here are three reasons most common causes of fuel pump failure:
- Fuel contamination
- Clogged filters
- Electrical problems
WHAT ARE THE TYPES OF FUEL PUMPS?
There are two major fuel pumps–mechanical and electrical fuel pumps.
WHAT ARE SIGNS OF A FAULTY FUEL PUMP?
Here are some signs that your fuel pump may be faulty:
- Fuel tank noise
- Power loss
- Surging power
- Low fuel efficiency
- Sputtering engine
- Stalling engine
HOW DO I KNOW IF MY FUEL FILTER IS CLOGGED?
Here are some signs of a clogged fuel filter:
- Issues accelerating
- Frequent idling and sputtering
- Strong odors
- Engine misfires
- Low performance
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