Drivers need to be able to tell when their vehicles may be starting to have any issues. As you drive along, you should be able to notice when something is not acting correctly or as you believe it ought to. For the fuel system, you may see the inability of the car to produce energy or power when accelerating, trouble starting, issues with the engine when idling, or lessened fuel economy.

Although there may be other issues with the fuel system, there are three common fuel system problems that our team at AEW Automotive Service and Repair often finds. These include:

Clogged Fuel Filter

When a fuel filter is filthy, it loses its ability to eliminate dirt and contaminants from the fuel before it continues to make its way to the engine. The more contaminants there are in the engine, the less able it will be to operate effectively.

Failed Fuel Pump

Failing fuel pumps can cause various issues with your vehicle, including the inability to operate it. You may hear strange noises in the fuel tank, feel a loss of power or surging power, and the engine may sputter or stall out. You will also likely find yourself having to get more fuel more often.

Fuel Injectors Malfunctioning

While using the fuel you have put into your car, the fuel pump delivers the gas to the fuel injectors. These injectors spray the gas into the intake manifold at a particular angle so that it can mix with the air. Once it does so, that mixture is compressed in the combustion chamber, which starts the chemical reaction that creates power in the engine. If the injectors are malfunctioning, this process cannot be completed.