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How do you tell if its your fuel pump.. or fuel filter thats going out?

my car keeps dying.. now it wont start at all... i cant explain it.. it wants to start.. sumone said the filter.. another said the pump... i cant even get it started to take it to the shop... so what the heck do i do?

Update:

well that didnt help me much... thanks tho.. its a 96 saturn... idk.. what to do. stressn

Update 2:

Greg: it just started 2 days ago.. was running just fine!! and i got gas... it was late at night.. the next day.. it died at a stop sign. started back up.. but like putt putt.. ya know.. lol... kept having to put it in neutral and give it some gas!... yesterday.. tried to start it and it wouldnt start.. finally got it started.. but it wouldnt stay running.. today.. nothing... it acts like its going to but it wont.. the shop will look at it... but um... it wont start!!! to get it there... i know.. a tow truck. :(

Update 3:

thank u Gary! i did not know bad gas would mess up the fuel pump.. and to Zimmer.. or whatever.. i HAVE been on the phone all day!!! do you know wagoner oklahoma is at!!! IT IS A GHOST TOWN!!!! im yet to find a mechanic!!! or a tow truck!!!

Update 4:

** okay how do i pick an answer lol! i dont see a button.. yes im blonde!

Update 5:

** it started and i took it the shop... the guy was rude and had a sandwich in his mouth.. i said, "yes, i called earlier and you said you could look at my car".... he said.. well after i get done eating! and do you have a ride home!!! i said, "no"... he said .. well you might wanna work on that cuz i cant take ya! ( so i freakn just left) its running okay now.. hasnt died just idle-ing (sp) a little weird.. so idk... if anyone seriously might know sumthing to do.. i thought maybe fuel cleaner...?? just email me.. thanks.

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  • ?
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago
    Favorite Answer

    Possible fuel filter or you may have got some bad gas seeing you say you filled the night before. Also if bad gas could have killed fuel pump. If gas the problem hope you got a receipt so you can make claim for repairs.

    Source(s): ASE master auto tech ret.
  • Alex
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    Filters are usually a $10-ish part and are relatively simple part to swap out.

    If you replace the filter and you're still not starting, then you may need other fuel system service such as the pump or a clog in the system somewhere.

    In any case, replacing the filter will not have been wasted as most fuel system repairs include a filter change if it is due just out of general principle.

  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    I possess Chevy’s and feature continuously, with those desktops you're exceptional informed to stick with the trader side. The gasoline clear out is placed most likely as on mine below the automobile simply forward of the tank installed at the body within the vast open. Any possible change it with an IQ above forty. If you'll be able to move through a trader take your coverage card with you they are able to pull up your unique automobile through the VIN quantity placed in your coverage card. Change the clear out and notice wherein you are at. Because somehow the clear out will have to be modified and it is in all probability the clear out seeing that one commute by way of a low-priced gasoline station with grime of their garage tank can wipe out the clear out and except through time you paid to have it checked you would have simply modified it your self. From there for those who nonetheless have gasoline disorders it's the pump that's installed within the tank and calls for the tank to be pulled and tired to provider it. If the automobile remains to be run equipped then force it till the caution gentle comes on that you're close empty then have the pump changed. I might find a well accountable mechanic to do the paintings and give the pump your self bought as you probably did the clear out. It is not rocket technology to put in however one needs to be robust sufficient to manage the tanks weight with what ever quantity of fuels in it. If you will have a few apparatus head male peers they are able to do it in a driveway and prevent a heap of cash. Shops going to cost for disposal of the ancient gasoline and for brand new gasoline to run on as good. Also do not begin the vehicle through pouring gasoline within the throttle frame (carb as you name it) seeing that there's a top danger of fireside, use commencing fluid that is available in a twig can and is to be had at Wal-Mart or anyplace else that contains the fundamentals. I have needed to change the gasoline pump 2 occasions on a 1989 pickup with 225,000 miles on it. I even have a ninety four Chevy that hasn’t ever been modified so I don’t agree that they move out left and correct as recounted in one more reply.

  • ?
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago

    the filter wouldn't be the problem, a fuel pump or fuel injectors could be your problem if they engine keeps stalling out.

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    on this side of the pond we don't talk to ghosts,get on the phone to one of the-repairs at home engineers,there are very good ones with well equipped trucks,but they are not free

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