There is a possibility that running the car out of fuel may have
damaged the fuel pump.
The Coordinating Research Council (CRC) study warns that E15 could
damage fuel pumps and onboard fuel measurement systems, potentially affecting millions of vehicles.
Not exact matches
A
fuel pump, I think, which hopefully didn't
damage the engine and we can use the engine in the future.
From what I have seen there must be
damage to the high pressure
fuel pump.
Bent or
damaged fuel line between a
fuel pump and engine, 2.
Some Examples: Air filter clogged Exhaust leak plugged cat clogged
fuel injector malfunctioning
fuel pressure regulator clogged
fuel filter malfunctioning
fuel pump spark plugs, wires, cap, rotor, coil Vacuum leak dirty throttle body malfunctioning fast idle thermo valve (similar to vacuum leak) low oil (unless there is an oil level sensor) belts gaskets seals rings low compression bearing
damage (rod knock) Broken cam rocker fell / broke off broken valve spring stuck valve critical engine
damage (windowed the block) wiring, fuses, relays starting system - ignition switch, starter, relay Cooling system - clogs, leaks, flow (may throw a code if you overheat) transmission clutch (es) driveshaft, differential, axles brakes suspension tires hvac lights gauges
Consider adding a second
fuel filter between the tank and the
fuel pump to protect the
fuel pump from
damage from loose debris from the tank (Moss part # 377 - 310).
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Fuel Pump Module Assembly - Brand New is your dependable replacement product for your
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Rough idle and excessive shaking of the engine could be due to a bad tank of gasoline, dirty
fuel injectors, incorrect idle speed, exhaust restrictions, vacuum leaks, incorrectly installed or
damaged spark plugs, a defective or clogged
fuel pump or
fuel filter, failing electrical components such as the ignition control module, plug wires, coils, and spark plugs, a defective airflow sensor, dirty oxygen sensors and other causes.
The poor operation that you are describing could be due to a bad tank of gasoline, dirty
fuel injectors, incorrect idle speed, exhaust restrictions, vacuum leaks, incorrectly installed or
damaged spark plugs, a defective or clogged
fuel pump or
fuel...
Dirty
fuel filter has
damaged gas
pump and now bills are over $ 2500.
Most of the time, this type of acceleration issue is caused by a
fuel restriction, either a
damaged or worn out
fuel pump, dirty
fuel filters or clogged
fuel injectors.
It sounds like you may have a faulty
fuel pump that may have been
damaged as a result of running it out of
fuel.
Rough idle can be caused by dirty
fuel injectors, incorrect idle speed, exhaust restrictions, vacuum leaks, incorrectly installed or
damaged spark plugs, a defective or clogged
fuel pump or
fuel filter, failing electrical components such as the ignition control module,...
Lexus has recalled three V8 - powered cars; the RC F, the GS F and the LC 500 over
fuel pumps that could get
damaged and start to leak
As the
pump works harder to pull in
fuel, air and other particulates can be pulled in as well
damaging the motor and clogging the
fuel filter.
SYSTEMS COVERED Gasoline Engine: Cylinder block (when
damaged by an internal moving part), cylinder head (s)(when
damaged by an internal moving part), all internal lubricated parts, intake manifold gaskets and head gaskets, intake manifold, exhaust manifold, oil
pump, fan blade, water
pump,
fuel pump, vacuum
pump, timing chain, timing gears, timing belt, turbo charger housing and all it's internal parts.
Fortunately for the driver, the
damage could have been much worse if they actually crashed into a
fuel pump which may have caught fire and exploded.
Likewise, a separate CRC study found that
fuel pump systems could seize up or otherwise be
damaged by E15
fuel.
Research has shown higher ethanol blends, such as E15, could
damage vehicle engines and
fuel pump systems, socking consumers with the repair bills.
Bay street financier Michael Wekerle, star of Dragon's Den, is suing Porsche AG, Porsche Cars Canada Inc., a Toronto - area luxury car dealership, two
fuel -
pump manufacturers and a number of other parties alleging he has suffered «permanent scarring and disfigurement to his face,» «emotional and behavioural
damages,» and «loss of earning capacity.»