What are the advantages and disadvantages to the fuel pump being in the gas tank?
The first advantage is, of course, the ability to keep a hi-pressure fuel pump cool. The disadvantage, from a consumers stand point, is the cost of replacing one when it goes bad. You can expect to pay between $200 and $800 for a fuel pump installed, depending on the type of fuel pump it is. Some of the fuel pumps in todays vehicles come only as a complete module assembly, costing upward of $350 just for the part! What makes a fuel pump go bad? There are a few reasons that a fuel pump goes bad. The first, of course, is just from age. The fuel pump can only work hard for so long. Another is from overheating, which could be due to a clogged fuel filter or line, or due to running very low on fuel. However, there are many things you can do to help extend the life of your fuel pump. 1. Always keep your fuel level at 1/4 tank or more. When the fuel level gets low, the fuel pump is not submerged and gets hot. 2. If your fuel level does get below a 1/4 tank, don’t add gas to the gas tank until
