Common Fuel Line Problems

Does your vehicle feel like it occasionally lacks power, sputters, or surges when driving at normal speeds? Has your car or truck acted like it was dying when going up a hill? If so, the problem could be your fuel line.

Fuel line problems can be tricky to identify, but there are relatively few causes. The most common issues fall into one of the following categories:

• •Clogged Fuel Line
• •Corrosion
• •Wear And Damage
• •Poor quality

Let's look at each of these common fuel line problems in more detail.

Clogged Fuel Line

The most common problem with fuel lines is they get clogged up with grit or other contaminants. Over time gunk can build up in your gas tank, which gets pulled into your fuel line, eventually blocking it. Using a fuel additive with detergents or a top tier fuel from a major brand will help with this issue but won't entirely prevent it from happening.

If your fuel line is partially clogged, it will cause the engine to sputter or lose power. It may also stall and be hard to start. Eventually, the fuel line will become almost completely blocked, preventing your vehicle from starting.

Corrosion

Fuel lines are designed to last for decades. They are often, but not always, made of stainless steel to prevent corrosion. But eventually, they may wear out and need to be replaced. As the fuel lines are exposed to road salt and moisture, it causes them to corrode. Likewise, moisture can build up in your fuel tank due to condensation and additives like ethanol that absorb water. As a result, the fuel lines become thin and brittle, eventually leaking. Wait long enough, and they can break, causing fuel to spill out underneath your vehicle.

Wear And Damage

Wear and damage are other common factors that cause fuel lines to fail. Rubber fuel lines eventually get brittle and crack with age. Steel lines may corrode due to exposure to moisture. Even the wear and tear from driving your car or truck can eventually damage the fuel lines due to vibrations and going over bumps or other obstacles.

Off-road vehicles are especially tough on fuel lines. Going over rocks and bumps, as well as hitting obstacles, can damage or jar them loose. High-centering your vehicle or kicking up stones or other debris can also damage a fuel line, causing a weak spot that may collapse or break.

Poor Quality

Some fuel lines are made of poor-quality materials or are poorly installed. As a result, the fuel line wears out or begins to leak faster. Even the best quality fuel line can leak or get crimped, impeding fuel flow if installed improperly.

Today's vehicles are equipped with high-pressure fuel systems and won't run right if any leaks or damage affect the fuel flow. A poorly installed fuel line can render a vehicle completely inoperable.

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