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Know how to tell if your car needs a fuel system service at IPAC Pre-Owned Outlet.

A bad fuel filter can be the cause of several issues that can affect the performance of your vehicle's engine. One of the most noticeable symptoms of a clogged fuel filter is an obvious decrease in engine power and acceleration. Your car's engine may hesitate, sputter, or stall during driving, or your vehicle may have problems maintaining a constant speed. Another symptom of a failing fuel filter is difficulty starting the engine. A failing fuel filter can inhibit the flow of fuel to the engine, making it difficult to start, especially in colder weather. It may also make the engine run badly or have a miss at idle, and an unusual odor may escape from the exhaust. In extreme cases, a dirty fuel filter can cause the motor to stop running, leaving the car inoperable. It is vital to have your fuel filter checked and replaced regularly as part of your maintenance plan to help prevent these symptoms and should help keep the engine running at its peak performance.

The fuel filter holds an important place in your car’s engine: The fuel filter filters the fuel that the fuel pump pumps. (Got that?) If the fuel filter isn’t doing its job, fuel can’t get to the engine in sufficient enough quantities to give you the performance you expect. Think about a window screen caked with mud and you’ll start to get the picture.

If the fuel filter needs changing, you might start seeing certain symptoms:

• Problems with Starting: Or maybe you car does start, but it takes a few attempts.
• Stalling: You definitely don’t want your car to die at the wrong time. Pay special attention if you stall while idling at a red light or stop sign.
• Excessive Vibration While Driving: If you feel the engine idling roughly or lurching forward, that can be a sign of a clogged fuel filter.
• Rough Slow-Speed Cruising: Highway cruising might be fine, but struggles at slower speeds could mean you need to replace your fuel filter.

Read our expert article to help you diagnose if your car needs a new fuel filter.