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Fuel Pumps

Car fuel pumps transfer fuel from the tank to the engine, with modern cars using electric in-tank pumps and older cars using mechanical pumps on the engine or frame. They maintain necessary pressure for smooth operation, with common failure symptoms including; hard starts, engine stalling, and power loss.

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Mechanical Fuel Pumps – Everything You Need To Know
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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 […]
Engine Will Not Start, But Fuel, Spark And Compression Are Good
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Engine Will Not Start, But Fuel, Spark And Compression Are Good

01/01/2026
All engines require three things to start and run, spark, fuel and compression. So, if any one of these is missing, your engine will not start. With a engine will not start issue, the possible […]
Fuel Pump Issues - Excessive Heat - Contamination, Dirt, Rust
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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 Failure
Fuel System

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 […]

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