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Nicholassoong

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Nicholassoong

Nicholassoong

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Hi Bros,

 

I ve been driving my Picanto for the coming to 2 years. So far so good until I experienced the fuel pump broke down last Sunday. Has anyone experienced similar issue?

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Devilcup

Devilcup

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hmmm yes, fuel pump break down i hear a couple but not common. do go back to C&C and change since less than 3 yr. unless ur mileage is over 100k km.

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Nicholassoong

Nicholassoong

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When my car broke down initially, I thought my battery ran flat. However, the people at C&C workshop say that it is the fuel pump issue. The replacement was covered by warranty. However, I am still pretty unhappy about what has happened. Felt so proud of the reliability of my car initially. But this has ruined everything. Now, I've to worry about the car breaking down if I drive in to Malaysia. What should I do if this really happens? It will be so troublesome to tow the car back to Singapore.

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Ken4555

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When my car broke down initially, I thought my battery ran flat. However, the people at C&C workshop say that it is the fuel pump issue. The replacement was covered by warranty. However, I am still pretty unhappy about what has happened. Felt so proud of the reliability of my car initially. But this has ruined everything. Now, I've to worry about the car breaking down if I drive in to Malaysia. What should I do if this really happens? It will be so troublesome to tow the car back to Singapore.

 

its a picanto... pls do not expect too much.... -_-

 

 

[sleeping]

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Devilcup

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fuel pump faulty can be in any car...

 

so far i seldom hear fuel pump problem.

 

i do hear that if u always drive almost til last drop of fuel, ur fuel pump may spoil easily :)

 

if ur car is new, more probably the pump is not a good set.

 

picanto most deadly killer is brake pump. do take a look out if yr car is suddenly super sluggish :)

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Nicholassoong

Nicholassoong

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Interesting. About the saying that fuel pump will spoil easily if I keep driving the car till the last drop of fuel, is it a fact or a myth? Bcoz of the small size of my tank, I do try to drive till the tank is almost empty before I top up fuel. Coz Esso only gives discount for more than 50 dollars petrol pumped. Usually when i top up, there is only about 6 litres of fuel in the tank. Not sure if this will spoil the pump. Can any bro advise?

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Silver_blade

Silver_blade

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Not a myth....cos fuel pump will be cooler if it is submerged in the fuel. Fuel acts like a sort of 'coolant' for the fuel pump. But if you usually have almost empty fuel tank...fuel pump will be 'over-heated' and shorten it's lifespan.

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Opel17

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I previously drove the OPEL Corsa 1.2L, and also had fuel pump failure. Then the Corsa was about 8yrs old.

I alway drive till the last drop before topping up. And believe the sediments at the petrol tank bottom MAYBE contribute to the wear & tear of the fuel pump. After that, I top up when minimum 1/4" tank, just as a precaution.

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Nmnhnlm

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Interesting. About the saying that fuel pump will spoil easily if I keep driving the car till the last drop of fuel, is it a fact or a myth? Bcoz of the small size of my tank, I do try to drive till the tank is almost empty before I top up fuel. Coz Esso only gives discount for more than 50 dollars petrol pumped. Usually when i top up, there is only about 6 litres of fuel in the tank. Not sure if this will spoil the pump. Can any bro advise?

 

Yes, its bad for the pump! Case it will cause pump to heat up. The fuel in the car cools down the pump as well.

 

And if your pump starts sucking in air (because of insufficient) the pump will spoil.

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Ken4555

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fuel pump faulty can be in any car...

 

so far i seldom hear fuel pump problem.

 

i do hear that if u always drive almost til last drop of fuel, ur fuel pump may spoil easily :)

 

if ur car is new, more probably the pump is not a good set.

 

picanto most deadly killer is brake pump. do take a look out if yr car is suddenly super sluggish :)

 

picanto most deadly killer is brake pump. do take a look out if yr car is suddenly super sluggish :)

 

although i have completely no interest in a picanto.... i still need to ask... what has the car being sluggish? got to do with the brake pump... i catch no ball leh.... [confused]

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Kb27

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Interesting. About the saying that fuel pump will spoil easily if I keep driving the car till the last drop of fuel, is it a fact or a myth? Bcoz of the small size of my tank, I do try to drive till the tank is almost empty before I top up fuel. Coz Esso only gives discount for more than 50 dollars petrol pumped. Usually when i top up, there is only about 6 litres of fuel in the tank. Not sure if this will spoil the pump. Can any bro advise?

I have removed fuel pump before. If yours is the long life fuel filter, the pump is attached as part of the filter.

The whole thing is immersed in the fuel tank and surrounded by fuel.

 

Fuel acts as a coolant for the pump, so yeah, it does keep the pump cool.

 

Try not to go below 1/4 tank before topping up and your pump should last longer.

 

But it's no guarantee against manufacturer's defect. That's why you have warranty for a new car.

 

Also avoid putting your car key to ON and listening to the radio for long hours. Your fuel pump is still working, even though the engine is not running.

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Jeleburacer

Jeleburacer

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Did you change your fuel filter every 5k~10k? If 2year you never change before it could be one of the factors caused your fuel pump life shorter.

Only external fuel pump broken frequent not the original stock fuel pump.

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Zyrofillica

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Did you change your fuel filter every 5k~10k? <=== wtf? fuel filter where got need to change as often as oil filter?

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Tkseah

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Did you change your fuel filter every 5k~10k? If 2year you never change before it could be one of the factors caused your fuel pump life shorter.

Only external fuel pump broken frequent not the original stock fuel pump.

 

U change fuel filter every 5-10k km? :o

I thot fuel filter can last 40-60k km... [cool]

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Devilcup

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Also avoid putting your car key to ON and listening to the radio for long hours. Your fuel pump is still working, even though the engine is not running.

oh yes this remind me of something, i always will turn my key to on position for a couple of sec before ignite my engine, reason is i will let the fuel pump to pump up the fuel before it is let to fire off. this will oso helps to prolong ur fuel pump.

 

yes i always pump my fuel when it is 1/4 full. no only it helps to keep fuel pump good, oso you neber noe when u cannot find ur petrol station (if you go malaysia or i urgent matter you forget to refuel...) :)

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