The fuel pump is one of the most important parts of your Pontiac cars. However, it’s one of the most forgotten parts until it goes bad. A faulty fuel pump can leave you stranded at the most inopportune times and ruin your day.
The fuel pump is the part of the car that takes fuel from the gas tank into the engine. Without it, the engine gets no fuel and, as a result, fails to run properly or even start. On newer Pontiac cars, the fuel pump is fuel-injected, meaning that it is located within the gas tank to help keep it cool. On most older Pontiac cars, the fuel pump is typically located next to the carburetor.
There is not a lot you can do to prevent your fuel pump from failing. It goes through normal wear-and-tear like other car parts. However, funning your car on low fuel will make it work harder and cause it to wear out quicker than normal.
You will know if you have a fuel pump that needs service if your car begins sputtering. Most of the time, it’s too late because it will not be long before it quits completely.
Now that you know more about the fuel pump on your Pontiac cars, you can diagnose the problem if it ever occurs and you can take measures to make it last longer!
