H & B Napa Auto Care
1901 Kutztown Road, Reading, PA 19604 610.929.4724
H & B Napa Auto Care Tech Question:
I was driving on a local Reading road and my vehicle started sputtering. And then the engine finally quit and I couldn't get it started. I was towed to a shop in Reading and found out I had to replace my fuel pump.
What could I have done to have saved my fuel pump?
H & B Napa Auto Care Answer:
This is a tough one for Reading residents because there isn't any maintenance recommended for fuel pumps. They're inside the fuel tank and you really can't get to them without removing the tank. But Reading drivers can do some things to make their job easier so they last a little longer.
A lot of vehicles are equipped with a fuel filter on their gas line. This filters out dirt and rust from the gas tank before it gets to the engine. Replacing a clogged fuel filter as recommended reduces the strain on your fuel pump.
Many newer vehicles driving around Reading have their fuel filter inside the fuel tank so it cannot be changed. A good tip for PA residents is to not run the fuel tank too low – this can cause fuel starvation that excessively wears the pump. Also, you can't go wrong using good quality gas with high levels of detergent. This helps prevent the buildup of varnish and gum all along the fuel system.
A professional fuel system cleaning will clean fuel injectors and help remove carbon deposits from the valves and combustion chamber.
All these things improve fuel economy and increase performance. Ask your friendly and knowledgeable professionals at H & B Napa Auto Care service advisor if a fuel system cleaning is recommended.
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H & B Napa Auto Care
1901 Kutztown Road
Reading, PA 19604
610.929.4724
At H & B Napa Auto Care we install quality NAPA replacement parts.