When climbing a hill or hauling heavy cargo, your car is under stress.

Losing Power when the Vehicle is under Stress Bring your vehicle to HEART Certified Auto Care and let us take a look at that pump. If your check engine light is on and your car has been stalling out, you may have a fuel pump failure. Low fuel pressure can lead to engine misfires, low acceleration, rough idles, and engine stalls. Sputtering occurs when the pump struggles to supply a constant steam of fuel to the engine at the proper pressure.

If your vehicle sputters suddenly and then resumes regular performance, there may be something wrong with your fuel pump. One of the best indications that your fuel pump is failing is a sputtering engine while driving at consistently high speeds. If your vehicle starts displaying any of these signs, or you suspect your fuel pump may be misbehaving, bring your car into one of HEART Certified Auto Care’s three convenient locations in Evanston, Wilmette, or Northbrook for a free inspection, and we’ll diagnose the problem right away. Most fuel pumps eventually require replacement.Ī damaged or failing fuel pump will produce one or more of the following symptoms. Because the fuel pump is responsible for supplying the engine with fuel, issues with it can lead to major performance problems and costly auto repairs. Most modern vehicles have electric fuel pumps mounted to their fuel tanks, though some are equipped with inline or mechanical style pumps. If the pump stops working, your car stops driving. Your car cannot function without a working fuel pump. Fuel pumps inject gasoline from the fuel tank into the engine in most cars and trucks.

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