Yes, it can very well cause the vehicle start missing and run rough because it is starving for fuel. Replace the fuel filter and see if this solves the problem. It very well may be that your fuel pump is failing.
Yes, a clogged fuel filter can keep your car from starting. It can also ruin your starter as you crank that starter over and over trying to start the vehicle.
The fuel filter needs to have a good flow. When the fuel filter gets clogged the fuel stream slows or stops. The vehicle will either run sluggish or stop running.
More than likely your fuel filter is getting clogged up. Usually when a vehicle stumbles when you apply more gas it has either a clogged fuel filter, air filter, or exhaust pipe.
I'd suspect: (1) clogged or dirty fuel injectors (2) clogged fuel filter (3) fuel pump beginning to fail
it might cause starting problem, low/ lesser pickup while pressing acel., missing.
If a fuel filer is clogged then yes it would cause no fuel to get to the engine, and the motor would shut down. Although most people never change their fuel filters, they should be changed at a minimum of one year intervals. Most people don't change the fuel filter, and their fuel pumps burn out from having to force fuel through a clogged filter after the vehicle is about 5 years old. Quite frankly if your vehicle stopped running due to a clogged filter, plan on replacing the pump in the next few months.
A fuel filter that is clogged.
Running the vehicle with a partially clogged fuel filter. Continuously running it with the tank almost empty.
It is possible that all the vehicle needs is a tune up. One of the most common problems with a vehicle that will not start is a clogged fuel filter.
It is a good idea to change the fuel filter at the same time your vehicle is being tuned-up, and your air filter, oil filter and spark plugs are also being changed as well. A clogged fuel filter can cause your vehicle to lose perfomance and in some cases, stall out. By changing these filtering components at regular intervals that your vehicle manufacturer suggests, will help keep your vehicle running smooth, efficient, and clean.
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It sure will. When you suspect a clogged filter, replace it.