How long can you go without a fuel pump?
Fuel pumps have been known to last for over 200,000 miles in some cases. After 100,000 miles, the failure of the pump is likely enough that if you are replacing a major part in the fuel system nearby, it may be advantageous to replace it at the same time.
What shuts off the fuel pump?
Commonly referred to as the inertia switch, the fuel pump shut off switch is designed to shut off the fuel pump when it is detected that the vehicle has come to an unusually sudden, or forceful stop. The switch will usually come with a reset button that will reactivate the fuel pump if the switch was tripped.
Is the Subaru Outback Legacy fuel pump defective?
The defective fuel pump lawsuit against Subaru now includes 2017-2019 Subaru Outback, Ascent, Impreza, and Legacy models. What owners should know. Subaru was recently hit with a lawsuit over defective fuel pumps manufactured by Denso in the 2017-2019 Subaru Outback, Ascent, Impreza, and Legacy models.
Are there any recalls on Subaru Outback models?
Subaru was recently hit with a lawsuit over defective fuel pumps manufactured by Denso in the 2017-2019 Subaru Outback, Ascent, Impreza, and Legacy models. If you own a 2019 Outback, Ascent, Impreza, or Legacy, Subaru will replace the fuel pumps in a recall announced by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that began June 5, 2020.
Is there a problem with my Subaru Denso fuel pump?
If you own or have leased a 2013-2018 Subaru vehicle with a Denso low-pressure fuel pump, and have experienced engine problems such as reduced engine power, stalling, and/or engine shutdown due to a faulty fuel pump, you may qualify to join this investigation.
Where did the Subaru fuel pump come from?
The supplier, Denso International America located in Michigan, supplied Subaru with the defective “low pressure” fuel pump prior to July 2019 and began using a new fuel pump with filter, with a higher density impeller after that date.