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Absolutely, a clogged filter means the pump has to work harder causing the motor to overheat and eventually burn out.
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Can a blocked breather cause bad fuel comsumption?
If by breather you mean the air filter......yes.
What does a clogged fuel filter cause for problems?
Hard starting, stalling, and eventually it will burn your fuel pump out.
What would cause an 1989 GMC Jimmy 4.3L to hesitate when you press down hard on the gas but fine when you ease into it?
It might be a partially blocked fuel injector or low fuel pressure or possibly even a partially blocked fuel filter.
What can cause a 1997 Chevy Silverado to not start There's fuel in it and the spark plugs were changed recently?
Blocked fuel filter or failing fuel pump. Autozone will test fuel line pressure for free. If fuel line pressure is low, replace filter first.
What would cause my 2002 Jeep to stall when it idles?
a blocked fuel filter causes spluttering and stalling although it could be a gypsy curse
Can the fuel filter on a Chevy Blazer become completely blocked?
It most certainly can. If in doubt, replace the filter.
Will a car start if it needs a fuel filter?
It depends on how blocked the filter is. It could be blocked enough that it won't let the vehicle run at high speed, but still allows enough fuel through to start the engine.
Why would a 91 Pontiac Sunbird not get fuel if the fuel pump and fuel pump relay are working?
The fuel filter could be blocked.
Will a blocked fuel filter keep a car from starting?
Yes, most definitely. No fuel and the engine will not start.
Why does my fuel pump keep going out on my 1995 chev trk?
Have you replaced the fuel filter. A clogged fuel filter will burn a pump up.
What causes to lose engine power on a 92 Honda cvic dx?
A blocked fuel filter could cause the engine to lose power on a 92 Honda Civic DX. Fuel injectors that need changing or cleaning could also be the cause.
Help with a 97 TransSport that won't accelerate when you hit the gas...happens in the first couple of minutes of driving whenever you punch it hard and after an hour of highway driving?
It sounds like a lean burn condition, either stuck or blocked injector(s), partially blocked fuel filter or low fuel pump pressure.
