Symptoms that Warn you About Fuel Filter Issues

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Symptoms that Warn You About Fuel Filter Issues
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The fuel filter malfunctioning is one of the most
common issues faced by every car driver at one
point in their life.
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The fuel filter is the cartridge in the fuel line
whose function is to remove any dirt from the
fuel as it enters the engine.
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While screening out various impurities, the fuel
filter can often get soiled and even clogged,
which leads to their malfunctioning.
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This, in turn, will affect the general
performance of the car, which may lead to several
critical and often dangerous problems.
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Here are the symptoms that will warn you about
issues in your car's fuel filter.

1. Car fails to start
2. Engine idles roughly
3. Hesitating engine
4. Erratic performance

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Car fails to start
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A dirty fuel filter will always prevent your car
from starting as the fuel pressure cannot
overcome the clogged fuel filter.
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This means that despite your fuel pressure trying
to push things forward through the engine, the
gasoline is unable to move forward due to
contamination.
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Engine idles roughly
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If you experience erratic readings on your
tachometer related to the engine speed when you
have stopped, then it is a sign of the bad fuel
filter.
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A normal RPM of a car is between 400-800 RPM and
if it falls below that, when idling, then you
must replace your fuel filter.
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Hesitating engine
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If your engine keeps on hesitating when you press
down on the gas, you must be having a dirty fuel
filter that has been clogged.
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A clog means the flow of gas to the engine is
restricted and this abnormal combustion
ultimately reduces the car's power response.
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In situations like these where you need a sudden
burst of power or acceleration, your car's lack
of responsiveness can be dangerous.
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Erratic performance
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It is quite typical for a car with a bad filter
to operate perfectly well at high speeds but
hesitate at lower speeds.
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This is due to the different levels of fuel flow
pressure from the fuel pump. As in higher speed,
the car requires more fuel and the pressure is
high, which might lead to some fuel flow.
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However, at lower speeds, the fuel pump pressure
is not strong enough to feed the necessary amount
of fuel into the engine, which causes a problem
in performance.
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Conclusion
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The severity of the problem can vary depending on
the type of debris that has stuck in the filter
and the strength of the fuel pump.
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These are some of the common symptoms associated
with a malfunctioning fuel filter and you must
immediately take your car to a repair shop when
you experience these issues.
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