Fuel Pump Services in Seattle, WA

Signs of a Failing Fuel Pump

If you notice any of these signs while driving, it’s time to have your fuel system checked:

• If your car jerks or sputters while driving at speeds around 50mph, it is often a sign that the fuel pump is cutting in and out.
• Your vehicle, once fuel-efficient, suddenly starts consuming more gas than usual.
• You hear unusual clicking sounds when the engine is running.

If you experience any of these issues, it’s a good idea to have a mechanic inspect your fuel system. Sometimes, it’s not the fuel pump itself but a clogged fuel filter, which prevents proper fuel flow and leads to similar symptoms. A clogged filter forces the pump to work harder, which can lead to failure.

What Does a Fuel Pump Repair Service Involve?

Our mobile technicians can easily check key components like fuel pickups, relays, filters, and electrical connectors to ensure everything is functioning properly. If the fuel pump is the culprit, replacing it is straightforward. We’ll likely replace the fuel filter at the same time, as a clogged filter could have been the root cause of the pump’s failure in the first place.

Fuel System Cleaning

Whether your car has a fuel-injected system or a carburetor, the basic elements of the fuel system remain the same: gas tank, fuel filter, fuel pump, and the method of delivering fuel to the engine. It’s worth considering a complete fuel system cleaning to keep everything running smoothly. This process includes:

• Gas Tank Cleaning: Adding a premium fuel and system cleaner to your gas tank to start removing deposits.
• Fuel Injector or Carburetor Cleaning: Using cleaners to remove buildup from injectors, intake valves, and combustion chambers.
• Moisture Removal: Cleaning the system to eliminate any water or moisture that may have entered the fuel system.
• Throttle Body Lubrication: Applying a corrosion inhibitor to lubricate throttle parts while removing dirt, varnish, and carbon deposits from the throttle casing and plates.
• Intake Deposit Cleaning: Dissolving carbon deposits from your engine’s intake manifolds, runners, valves, and combustion chambers using a multi-stage cleaning process.
• Engine Cleaner Application: Leaving a cleaner in your engine to soften and dissolve carbon buildup over time which can also help reduce long-term buildup in the catalytic converter.

By thoroughly cleaning your fuel system, you can restore lost engine performance, improve fuel efficiency, and ensure your fuel pump is operating at its best. This proactive maintenance can help prevent fuel pump failure due to other components within the system.