Posted on 10/31/2024
Have you ever let your fuel tank run dangerously low? Maybe you've even pushed your car until it completely ran out of gas. While it might seem like a minor inconvenience, running out of fuel can have lasting consequences, particularly for your fuel pump. Many drivers don’t realize that this critical component relies on the fuel itself to stay cool and lubricated. So, can running out of fuel damage your fuel pump? Let's find out. How Does a Fuel Pump Work Your car’s fuel pump delivers fuel from the gas tank to the engine. Located either inside the fuel tank or close to it, this pump pressurizes the fuel and sends it through the fuel lines to the engine, ensuring a consistent flow for combustion. Most modern cars use electric fuel pumps that rely on a constant supply of fuel to maintain optimal performance. But here's where things can go wrong: when your tank runs dry, the pump is forced to operate without fuel, which it depends on for cooling ... read more