Oriskany Garage & Tire
1206 Champlin Ave, Yorkville, NY 13495 315.797.5110
Oriskany Garage & Tire Tech Question:
I was driving on a local Yorkville 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 Yorkville and found out I had to replace my fuel pump.
What could I have done to have saved my fuel pump?
Oriskany Garage & Tire Answer:
This is a tough one for Yorkville 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 Yorkville 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 Yorkville have their fuel filter inside the fuel tank so it cannot be changed. A good tip for New York 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 Oriskany Garage & Tire service advisor if a fuel system cleaning is recommended.
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Oriskany Garage & Tire
1206 Champlin Ave
Yorkville, New York 13495
(315) 797-5110
At Oriskany Garage & Tire we install quality NAPA replacement parts.