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Never seen a clogged fuel line unless it was kinked or crushed. Do a visual inspection for damage then replace the fuel filter and do a fuel pressure test.
Fuel lines can get clogged if foreign objects (rags etc.) have been dropped into the fuel tank.
Disconnect both ends and blow through.
It is not sufficient to diconnect the engine side and see if the fuel runs out. Most modern cars with fuel injection have a tank pump, which would stop the natural flow under gravity.
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1987 Chevy Celebrity has no fuel pressure?
Check the fuel pump fuse and relay. Check to see if the fuel pump has failed. Check the fuel filter to see if it is clogged. Check the fuel lines for leakage, especially rubber flexible lines. Check the fuel line for blockage or crimps.
Car dies when push the gas pedal?
check the fuel filter. also, does the engine have a carburetor, or is it fuel injected? carburetors can get clogged, and then they can't deliver enough fuel to the engine. fuel lines can get clogged too. More information is needed before this can really qualify as a question though.
Will a clogged fuel filter prevent gas from pumping through the lines?
yes
Why do i have to keep replacing a fuel pump in my Saturn?
Partially clogged fuel filter will ruin a good pump in short order. Also check all the fuel lines to make sure one is not bent or crimped closed.
Why is my 1978 Yamaha 250 bogging out and backfiring?
it is either your fuel lines arnt hooked up to the carbarator right or your fuel lines a clogged and it is starving for gas
Why are you not getting fuel to the engine of your jeep wrangler?
Bad fuel pump, clogged or broken fuel lines, or if it is fuel injected it could be bad fuel injectors.
What can cause a Jeep Cherokee 1997 to shut down when idling in long lines no overheating coil already replaced After a few minutes it will start again?
check for clogged fuel filter,or bad fuel pump
2000 maxima fuel to lean check engine code?
Check fuel delivery. fuel pump may be operating below threshold or fuel filter may be clogged.
How do you fix a 1985 corvette not getting gas?
Bad fuel lines, clogged fuel injectors, or it may be getting the fuel but not igniting it, which is a different set of causes, and I'm certain that I forgot a few... Can you hear your electric fuel pump running? If not check to see if you are getting fire to it.
During accelleration van is sluggish what could cause this?
SEVERAL POTENTIAL REASONS *A TUNE UP IS NEEDED *FUEL FILTER IS CLOGGED *POOR GAS QUALITY *FUEL PUMP GOING BAD *TIRES NEED AIR *FUEL INJECTORS NEED CLEANING (IF EQUIPPED) *BREAKS MAY BE STICKING *CHECK AIR FILTERS Float is dirty if it has a carborator. lines could be clogged, filters could be clogged. or you got a bad batch of gas.
Can a fuel filter prevent fuel from entering the engine?
Yes it can if it is clogged or has an obstruction it will most certainly prevent fuel from entering the engine. Check that you have fuel before the filter (incoming) and then check the output of fuel from the filter.
What causes a car to have low fuel pressure?
Fuel filter could be clogged, fuel pump may be failing. I would also check for leaks.
