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Fuel Leak: If You Smell Fuel This Could Be a Sign of a Fuel Leak

02/28/2026

Above all, you should never have a fuel smell in your vehicle. So, if you smell fuel, this could be a sign of a fuel leak. A gas leak can be dangerous, because it is […]

Fuel System Related Problems – Not Always Easy to Solve

01/22/2026

Fuel system related problems can be time consuming and difficult to solve. Consequently, anything that might affect the flow and pressure, is going to result in poorer performance. So, the biggest cause of any fuel […]

Mechanical Fuel Pumps – Everything You Need To Know

01/13/2026

The standard mechanical fuel pumps found on classic cars are very reliable. With that said, nothing automotive lasts forever. So at some point mechanical fuel pumps will fail. Most mechanical fuel pumps are used on […]

Fuel Pump Issues – Excessive Heat – Contamination, Dirt, Rust

11/19/2025

The fuel pump should deliver fuel from the fuel tank to the engine; at the appropriate pressure. Fuel pumps on most modern vehicles are electric and are mounted in the fuel tank. However, older ones […]

Fuel Pump Relay – Function – Failure – Testing Procedures

06/09/2025

The fuel pump relay, is activated whenever the ignition is turned on. So, the primary function of the fuel pump relay, is to maintain a steady voltage supply to the fuel pump. Therefore, when switched […]

Engine Fuel System: Signs of Trouble and What to Check

11/10/2024

So, the engine fuel systems job, sounds pretty basic. It delivers fuel from the fuel tank, to the engine. Testing the engine fuel system, is relatively simple. Engine fuel system consists of the filler hose, […]

Fuel Pump Failure: Signs, Symptoms, and Solutions

10/28/2024

Fuel pump failure, is one of those things, that no one wants to deal with. But, at some point, that is exactly what can and does happen. While it is possible to run on a […]

Electric Fuel Pumps – How Do They Work – How Can They Fail

06/23/2024

So, electric fuel pumps are fairly simple, but rely on many other systems, to function properly. Above all, electric fuel pumps are responsible, for delivering pressurized fuel, from the fuel tank to the engine. Consequently, […]

Engine Cranks But No Start – Ignition, Fuel, Compression Are Good

03/07/2024

When your engine cranks but no start. It usually means your engine is having trouble, producing a spark, getting fuel, or creating compression. But, what if, ignition, fuel, and compression were all checked. and are […]

Fuel Pump Related No Start Problems – What Should You Check

02/04/2024

The fuel pump runs continuously while your engine is running, delivering high-pressure fuel, to the fuel rail and injectors. The fuel pump keeps cool by staying submerged in fuel, or else it would overheat. So, […]