Inspecting Fuel Tanks For Filter Clogs
Any number of things may cause a fuel filter to plug up. One is a rusty fuel tank. Steel fuel tanks are coated inside with a special “tern” plating to resist corrosion. Over time, the protective plating can wear away and expose the steel, making it vulnerable to corrosion. Water in the fuel accelerates the process.
VIDEO: Saddle Style Fuel Tanks And Transfer Pumps
Andrew Markel explains the inner workings of saddle style fuel tanks and how the transfer pump keeps the primary pump ready to deliver fuel to the system. Sponsored by Bosch Automotive Service Solutions.
Delphi Product & Service Solutions Launches New Fuel Tank Cleaning Kit
The kit includes a cleaning solution, gloves and a lint-free cloth. The low-suds cleaning solution is specifically designed to easily treat and rinse up to a 40-gallon capacity fuel tank.
Spectra Premium Industries Fuel Module Design For Secure Positioning In Fuel Tank
This inventive design eliminates the possibility of reservoir instability caused by the freely rotatable reservoir in the OE fuel module when installed and seated on the bottom of the tank.
Fuel Tanks And Filters: The Cleaner The Better
Fuel pump replacement comebacks can be costly and can hurt your reputation. One of the leading causes of failure is the tank. If a vehicle gets 20 miles to the gallon, then more than 5,000 gallons of gas (from many stations) will go through the tank in 100,000 miles. During this time, sediment, rust and debris from the pump can find its way into the tank.
Servicing Saddle-Style Fuel Tanks
Automakers have installed saddle-style tanks on several car models for more than a decade. This style of tank uses two wells, one on either side of a driveshaft or exhaust system. This position optimizes luggage compartment capacity, fuel volume and crash safety. The behavior of the fuel wells, pumps and sending units are often misdiagnosed, leading to fuel pumps being replaced unnecessarily.
Fuel Tank Installation: Avoiding The Second Drop
Nothing is worse than a comeback after a fuel tank has been dropped. Discovering that the fuel tank needs to be dropped again to address a problem can kill shop productivity and profitability. Below are tips that can help you avoid comebacks and dropping the fuel tank for a second time.
New Permatex Fuel Tank Repair Epoxy Stick Designed For Quick And Easy Fuel Tank Repairs
Permatex, a leader in chemical technology for automotive maintenance and repair, offers its new Permatex Fuel Tank Repair Epoxy Stick for a quick and easy fix on both metal gas tanks and containers. This industrial strength epoxy is resistant to most solvents and features a unique, ethanol resistant formula. It is ideally suited for filling
The 1998 Jimmy-Blazer Fuel Tank Dilemma
The Chevrolet Blazer and GMC Jimmy are popular GM vehicles, and in 1998 they were equipped with a number of vehicle options that make determining the correct fuel module for either application confusing. These vehicle applications could potentially offer three different fuel modules to fit.
Why A Clean Fuel Tank Is Important For A Fuel Pump’s Diet
Fuel pump replacement comebacks can be costly and can hurt your reputation. One of the leading causes of failure is the tank. If a vehicle gets 20 miles to the gallon, then more than 5,000 gallons of gas (from many stations) will go through the tank in 100,000 miles. During this time, sediment, rust and debris from the pump can find its way into the tank. Removing all contaminates is critical.