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Bad Fuel Pump Symptoms: 10 Warning Signs

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Bad Fuel Pump Symptoms: 10 Warning Signs

Quick Answer: Common bad fuel pump symptoms include hard starting, engine sputtering under load, loss of power during acceleration, stalling at highway speeds, and a whining noise from the fuel tank. If you notice these signs—especially in combination—it’s time to evaluate your fuel pump. It was a rainy Tuesday morning in late October—cool, gray, and … Read more

Bad Fuel Filter Symptoms: 8 Signs You Need Replacement

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Bad Fuel Filter Symptoms: 8 Signs You Need Replacement

Last Tuesday afternoon, a regular customer rolled into my bay with her 2016 Honda CR-V—158,000 miles on the odometer. “It’s doing that thing again,” she said, looking worried. I knew exactly what “that thing” meant because I’d cleared the same check engine light three weeks prior. The engine would stumble and hesitate during highway merges, … Read more