Your car is filled with all kinds of parts, and sometimes they fail. Such is life! Luckily, one damaged part doesn’t have to spell impending disaster for your ride. Many of them will cause a fuss before they’re damaged completely, which will help you get to the bottom of the problem before it’s too late. Such is the case with the damaged fuel pump. Given your fuel pump’s importance, a damaged one is something you’ll want to fix immediately. Here are a few signs that you’ve got a damaged fuel pump that might need replacing.

Temperature

The warning signs associated with a damaged fuel pump manifest in unlikely places sometimes. In fact, your car’s temperature can indicate trouble with your your fuel pump. If your temperature gauge reads that the temperature is rising and your car stalls, you may want to get it checked out.

Fuel Pressure Gauge

Your fuel pressure gauge can tell you the amount of fuel that is getting to your engine. Refer to your owner’s manual for how much pressure the pump should be exerting when operating properly. Furthermore, if your gauge reads less than that, there is something wrong with your fuel pump.

Fuel Economy

Cost isn’t the only reason to monitor your gas usage. Additionally, a faulty fuel pump can cause more fuel to flow into your engine system. So if you notice you’re filling up more than usual, you may be dealing with a fuel pump issue.

Surging

If you notice that you are driving at a normal speed and then suddenly your car surges forward, your fuel pump may be to blame. Irregular resistance within the fuel pump’s motor may be the cause of the surge. So you’ll definitely want to visit a mechanic if you notice this issue while driving.

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