How To Know If You Have A Mercedes-Benz Fuel Pump Issue
If your car has been acting strangely lately, you might be wondering if you have a Mercedes-Benz fuel pump issue. It’s important to keep your luxury ride in the best shape possible, so let’s check it out.
So your car can run smoothly – or run at all – from the gas tank to the engine, gas is delivered via the fuel pump. If the pump fails, becomes damaged, or overheats, your engine won’t run properly because it’s not getting fuel. It probably won’t run at all. It may be time to get your fuel pump replaced, or at least inspected by a certified mechanic, if one of the following signs rears its ugly head.
High Temperature Stalling
If your car’s thermometer gauge is rising, you may have a bad fuel pump if, during that time, your engine stalls. To keep running properly, the engine has to work harder because it’s not getting enough fuel. It becomes hotter, the harder it has to work. Eventually, to prevent overheating it will stall.
Gas Mileage Is Reduced
Your fuel pump might have a faulty or failing relief valve if you find yourself putting gasoline in your automobile more than usual. Gas flows to the engine in excess if the valve doesn’t operate properly. That just burns off and gas mileage is reduced.
Under A Load, Loss of Power
When you need it most, and the engine is under a load, you may lose power if the fuel pump isn’t doing its job properly. It will begin to drag. Because the fuel pump is faulty, it can’t keep up with the demand from the engine.
The Car Has Trouble Starting
Any number of issues can contribute to an engine not starting, but the reason could be a bad fuel pump. If gas can’t get to the engine because the fuel pump is faulty, when you turn the key, the engine will crank but not start.
The Engine Surges or Sputters
You may have a faulty fuel pump if the engine suddenly starts to sputter while you’re driving. The sputtering is because the engine’s performance drops because the engine isn’t getting a steady stream of fuel via the pump. Another sign of a failing pump is that, when the right amount of gasoline doesn’t get to the engine, it surges instead.
Get All Your Vehicle Maintenance Needs Taken Care Of at Mercedes-Benz of Smithtown
The best course of action, if you think your Mercedes-Benz has a fuel pump issue – or any other problem you may be having with your Mercedes-Benz – is to hand the problem over to the certified technicians at Mercedes-Benz of Smithtown. Schedule maintenance as soon as possible to avoid further, more costly repairs!
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