Can I Drive With Broken Or Leaking Fuel Lines?
Your car’s fuel line is a crucial part of the fuel system. A cracked or broken fuel line won’t be able to deliver fuel efficiently to your engine.
If you can smell gas around your car, it’s best to check the fuel lines immediately. Ignoring it can be extremely dangerous. Read on to find out why and what you need to do to fix the problem.
How Do You Know If Your Fuel Line Is Leaking?
- •There is a smell of gas around the car
- •You notice small puddles of gas under the vehicle
- •The car runs rough or stalls frequently
A cracked or broken fuel line will leak gas. Modern vehicles have a pressurized fuel system. This means that you may not notice a leak when the vehicle is not running. Smaller leaks may also evaporate before you see them.
The most reliable way to know if your vehicle is leaking gas is if you notice the smell of fuel in or around the car. Other symptoms of a leaking fuel line are poor running, high fuel consumption and stalling.
Fuel leaks can be traced back to any component of the fuel system (injectors, fuel tank, fuel pump). But a strong smell of fuel or leaks under the car is usually due to damaged fuel lines. Read our blog on ‘’How To Diagnose A Failing Fuel Line’’ for more information.
Why Driving With Damaged Fuel Lines Is A Bad Idea
- •Potential fire hazard
- •Permanent engine damage
A leaking fuel line will starve your engine of gas. This will cause rough running and may eventually damage your engine. More importantly, leaking gas is one of the main causes of vehicle fires. If the gas leaks onto a hot engine part, it may catch fire.
Obviously, this is extremely dangerous. If you smell gas around the car or experience the symptoms mentioned above, you should check your fuel lines immediately.
Replace Your Broken Fuel Lines Today
Driving with a broken or leaking fuel line is never a good idea. If you suspect that your fuel lines are damaged, get in touch with us at LinesToGo and order a pre-bent replacement fuel line set today. We ship next-day to mainland USA and Canada.
Every fuel line we sell is designed to be a perfect match for factory parts. They are pre-bent and have OE end forms and fittings. To protect against rust, we use stainless-steel braided Teflon hoses. Additionally, our fuel lines are constructed from either Galfan® coated steel or 304L stainless steel.
We stock fuel lines for many different vehicles, including local and foreign makes like Chrysler, Dodge, Hyundai, and Toyota. Use our handy VIN look-up tool to find the right part, or contact our helpful team online.
