I know I have a bad fuel pump in my 2000 Alero. It just started acting up 3 days ago and occasionally, but not often, cuts out. I want to drive to a car dealership to trade in but it is about 90 miles away. Any thoughts on if this is a horrible idea or if it will continue to start after it stalls for one last trip??? Thanks for your help.
2007-02-01 14:17:55 · 16 answers · asked by JasonS 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I probably wouldn't risk driving your car with a bad fuel pump 90 miles to the car dealership, unless I had a friend following me and I had a roadside assistance membership card.
I do believe it could just stop pumping the fuel you need to the engine to provide you the power to operate your car.
Couldn't you just change out the fuel pump before making the trip? Wouldn't the dealership offer you more money on a trade-in if the car could at least make it around the block and back?
2007-02-01 14:30:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bad Fuel Pump
2016-10-05 02:59:37 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your fuel pump goes out the car will not run. You no longer
get gas from the tank to ur engine. Sounds like it might be a
clogged up fuel filter or maybe even bad gas. Taking a 90 mile
trip is out of the question, U will never make it.
2007-02-01 14:34:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You should be concerned with the pump failure causing the engine to run lean and consequently detonate. If you want a band-aid solution to get the car there I would plumb an in-line fuel pump into the existing fuel line between the dying pump and the fuel rail. Not exactly a DIY'ers solution though.
2007-02-01 14:32:36 · answer #4 · answered by breadbooze 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1st work out a firm deal with the dealership (Get the Best Deal you can) on the new car that you want. AFTER that ; then mention that you have a car that you'd like to trade in to get a bigger discount on your new car.Tell them the circumstances of the bad fuel pump and they will probally give you a deal on your used car and take care of the towing of your car for no charge.
2007-02-01 15:11:47 · answer #5 · answered by . 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like Larry the Cable Guy says......GET _ ER _ DONE
Jesus Christ if you had/have any doubts talk to your Priest.
This is a solid world of use and be used.
Come on man,,,,slap yourself upside the head and ask yourself if this used/new car person is not giving you the what for.
I grew up in cars, lived shat and breathed in cars.
If you can make it to a dealer with the definite intention of unloading it I salute you.
I have never personally bought a car from any type of dealer without sending them thru the proverbial grinder.
Even with a broken POS for trade in I had some jerk ask me if $40 dollars was going to keep me from buying a vehicle, I said no it won't but it would seem that $40 is keeping you from selling this vehicle.
Guess who won>
2007-02-01 14:56:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
My car had a bad fuel pump (unknown to me)
and I drove it 200+ miles ...... but my gas mileage really sucked.
I would say it's safe to drive for 90 miles ...... but make sure to keep an eye on gas guage
so you don't run out.
2007-02-01 14:24:11 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should test the fuel pump relay. This is a symptom of a weak or sticking relay switch.
2016-03-29 00:51:43 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you do try it,( but I'm not recommending you do) do it with a full tank of fuel, the fuel helps keep the pump cool and will better your chances of getting there.
2007-02-01 14:22:29 · answer #9 · answered by misc 75 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
First of all u should make it clear about ur fuel. I mean petrol or gas?
if its petrol, i can suggest u one thing. Put some fuel in a can & connect the can directly to the injector or the carburettor, whatever u might have. Disconnect the fuel pump. & remember to place the can above the level of the injector or carburettor.
2007-02-01 14:32:13 · answer #10 · answered by Mandaar 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋