How do you know if you need to get a new fuel filter or fuel pump for your car?

Start with the cheapest, change the filter, which needs to be done anyway. If that doesn't fix it then it could be the pump. A code will generally appear that will tell a shop if the pump could be bad. Is it a Chevrolet product?How do you know if you need to get a new fuel filter or fuel pump for your car?fuel filters should be changed at approx 30-40k they collect water from your fuel so its always a good idea to change them on time.

fuel pumps can last for 100000k plus so only change when a fault appears.How do you know if you need to get a new fuel filter or fuel pump for your car?I take it that you are having an issue with fuel distribution to your engine. Most fuel filters get replaced around 60K in miles but depending on your conditions (dust, mud, rain) you may need to replace it sooner. When it comes to fuel pumps on injector engines they either work or don't at all. Try replacing the filter it will not cost much and will help you diagnose the issue.How do you know if you need to get a new fuel filter or fuel pump for your car?If your car hasn;t had a new fuel filter put on it I would recomment it anyhow. but the best way to see if your pump is working without all the fancy tools is to have someone help you. you will need to lay under your car near your fuel tank and listen for a hum. Have your help turn the ignition to the ON position you should hear th pump kick in for roughly 10 seconds. If you can;t hear your pump come on then I would recomend having your car looked at by a mechanic who can test the fuel pressure with a gage.How do you know if you need to get a new fuel filter or fuel pump for your car?well, when your car is not getting gas, the filter is the first place to try. if after you change the filter and it still dont start, check the pump fuse, then run a test on the pump.