How often should the high-pressure fuel pump be replaced?
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5 years. The service life of a gasoline pump is 5 years. It mainly depends on mileage and fuel quality. Replacement is not necessary if it does not affect engine performance. Below is extended information on the causes of automotive fuel pump damage: 1. Not refueling promptly: Gasoline has a cooling and lubricating effect on the fuel pump. Delaying refueling after the fuel warning light comes on can reduce the cooling and lubricating effects, leading to fuel pump damage. 2. Insufficient fuel pressure: When the fuel level warning light in the dashboard illuminates, the fuel pump motor may not receive adequate cooling and lubrication due to the low fuel level, causing the motor to overheat or even stop. 3. Long-term neglect of gasoline filter replacement: Severe blockage in the fuel supply system due to an unchanged gasoline filter forces the fuel pump to work harder, and prolonged high-load operation can also cause fuel pump damage. 4. Poor fuel quality: When fuel quality is poor, impurities or foreign objects may be present in the fuel tank. Large particles are blocked by the filter screen, while small particles are sucked into the fuel pump motor, accelerating its wear.