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What you describe is possible. Worn fuel pumps often make more noise as the internal workings start to rattle around. Check the fuel pressure using a fuel gauge. That will tell you what you need to know. Anything else is just a guess.

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Q: Can lumina fuel pump be bad even though you hear it run when key is turned on car only starts with starting fluid then ok for a few days then need starting fluid agin?
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