Used Dodge Durango
Fuel pump has a crucial role to play when it comes to keeping your Dodge Durango running smoothly. Every car that has a fuel-injected engine contains an electric fuel pump that transfers pressurized fuel from the tank to the fuel injection connected to the engine. If you're fortunate, you'll never have to talk to your mechanic about replacing a fuel pump, which is often located in the fuel tank.
Taking care of your fuel pump
If looked after carefully fuel pumps can last as long as the car. In order to extend the life of your fuel pump maintain the level of fuel in tank well above a quarter. When the fuel level falls below this level it tends to wear out. This happens due to overheating, the fuel in the tank keeps the fuel pump cool, as the fuel starts to run low the heat of the engine has an adverse affect on the pump.
If you completely deprive the tank of fuel for example on a road trip, and then put in fresh fuel it will give the fuel pump a thermal shock which will affect the life of the pump. It's understandable not wanting to stop for fuel when you don't need but think for the greater of your vehicle.
Normally you can drive your car 250,000 miles without having to replace your fuel pump. And if one fails to follow the above guideline the fuel pump can completely wear off in about 70,000 to 80,000 miles!
Another component that needs to be changed regularly to prolong the fuel pumps life is the air filter. It is highly recommended that you change it after every 40,000 miles. It usually costs about $60 and does the job of purifying the fuel that goes into the fuel injection.
Fuel pump warning signs
Certain signs will point to a faulty fuel pump and if caught at the right time, may save your fuel pump from malfunctioning completely.
- Noise from the pump area, also a prolong engine crank prior to starting
- Lack of power when driving your vehicle, stalling and not starting even when the motor turns over.
But in rare cases, unfortunately, there aren't any signs at all.
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