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Tech Tip: Fuel Pump Installation Tips

After having identified the fuel pump as the cause of a failure, empty the fuel tank in an appropriate container or gas buggy. Before removing the fuel pump from the tank and to prevent contamination, clean dirt off the top of the tank.

Fuel Pump Tech Tip: MIL On With DTC P0463 Or Erratic Fuel Gauge Operation

Some 2004-’07 Explorer four door/Mountaineer vehicles may exhibit the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0463 or an erratic fuel gauge concern. This could be from sulphur contamination in the fuel, causing an open or high resistance on the fuel sender card.

Delphi Product & Service Solutions Announces 18 New Fuel Modules, Senders And Pumps For Almost 13 Million Vehicles

Delphi Product & Service Solutions has introduced 18 new fuel modules, senders and pumps to the company’s fuel management portfolio covering more than 12.6 million popular vehicles built from 1985 to 2011, including Nissan, Chrysler, Toyota, Ford, Mercedes-Benz, Mitsubishi, Honda and GM applications.

Airtex Introduces New Mobile App To Scan Vehicle Identification Numbers

The new Airtex Fuel Delivery Systems VIN Scan App uses the smartphone’s camera to scan the vehicle identification number, saving the user the time and trouble of punching in multiple numbers. Once the VIN is scanned, the app takes the user to the Airtex product catalog for that specific vehicle, displaying the fuel pump needed, technical specifications and where to buy. The app also can be used to search for Airtex products by entering the part number or year, make and model of the vehicle.

Why Are Fuel Pumps So Often Misdiagnosed?

Fuel pumps have a high return rate because any number of things may prevent the engine from getting fuel. Common causes of no fuel include a plugged fuel filter, blocked fuel line, blown fuel pump fuse, bad fuel pump relay, electrical faults in the fuel pump wiring (opens, shorts or excessive resistance), a dead fuel pump or no fuel in the tank.

Tech Tip: Frequently Asked Questions About Hub Assemblies

This tech tip from The Timken Company is designed to help you install and maintain Timken bearings, seals and components to maximize the life and performance of those bearings and the systems in which they operate.

Using Scan Tools To Diagnose Faulty Fuel Pumps

The most common diagnostic procedures for fuel pumps in the past were analog and hands on. Most fuel pump-related problems could be solved with a pressure gauge and voltmeter. Today, the scan tool is the most important tool when diagnosing a fuel supply problem.

GMB Launches New Mobile Catalog App

GMB North America, Inc. has gone mobile, launching their mobile catalog application, GMB Catalog for Apple and Android in both English and Spanish. GMB Catalog offers all of GMB’s current product offerings, allowing you to search by make, model, year, as well as cross referenced part numbers.

Tech Talk: Biomass or Bio Mess?

Addressing the issues associated with ‘Home Brewed’ Bio-Diesel

Diagnosing Fuel Pumps Using Voltage Drops And Current Testing

Some of the best diagnostic tests for fuel pumps are voltage drops and current testing. Fuel pressure and volume are influenced by voltage, current and the demand controlled by the regulator. If a fuel pump is not receiving the correct voltage, it cannot spin fast enough. Voltage drop testing can isolate problems that can still remain even if the pump is replaced.

Fuel For Thought: A Study On The Causes Of Foul Fuel

In this study on the causes for foul fuel finding its way into your customer’s vehicle tank, we find that there are normally three reasons – refinery mistakes, poor

Spectra Premium Introduces 103 New Fuel Delivery Part Numbers

Spectra Premium has introduced 103 new fuel delivery part numbers covering more than 12 million U.S. and Canadian registered vehicles.