Kalona Auto Service
501 E Avenue, Kalona, IA 52247 319.656.2817
Kalona Auto Service Tech Question:
I was driving on a local Kalona 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 Kalona and found out I had to replace my fuel pump.
What could I have done to have saved my fuel pump?
Kalona Auto Service Answer:
This is a tough one for Kalona 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 Kalona 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 Kalona have their fuel filter inside the fuel tank so it cannot be changed. A good tip for IA 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 Kalona Auto Service service advisor if a fuel system cleaning is recommended.
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Kalona Auto Service
501 E Avenue
Kalona, IA 52247
319.656.2817
At Kalona Auto Service we install quality NAPA replacement parts.