Fuel pump
Also asked for as: fuel pump, petrol pump, fuel motor
What it does
Sends petrol from the tank to the engine at the right pressure.
Signs it needs replacing
- Car cranks but will not start
- Engine cuts out at speed
- Whining noise from the fuel tank
What to tell the shop
- Vehicle make, model and model year
- Engine size, and whether it is manual or automatic
- The number printed on the old part, or a photo of it
- Whether you want genuine, OEM or a local replacement