- December 24, 2021
- Porsche Repair
- Posted by Charles Oehmke
- Comments Off on Symptoms to Identify Fuel Pump Leaks in Your Porsche
When compared to other high-performance vehicles, Porsches boast a surprisingly high fuel economy, which can be partially attributed to their very efficient fuel pumps. However, your Porsche’s fuel pump is not immune to failure, and if it springs a leak, your vehicle’s engine may struggle to keep up. Therefore, it is vital that Porsche owners know how to identify and fix fuel pump leaks as soon as they spring up.
How the Fuel Pump Works
Before one can diagnose and fix a leaking fuel pump, one must first understand what the fuel pump does and how it works. As the name suggests, your Porsche’s fuel pump is responsible for moving fuel from the gas tank to the engine. Because these two components are relatively far apart, the fuel pump must be quite powerful, and any loss in power c [...]