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1993 Ford Probe Repair Question


Topics covered: Gas, Engine, Fuel pump.
Mileage: 134,000 miles.

Asked on October 20, 2012

Ford Probe Gas Problem

Ran out of gas fuel cutout not tripped put gss in it fuel pump kicks on but wont start
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Replied on October 20, 2012

running out of fuel has damaged the pump. it must be replaced.

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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Replied on October 20, 2012


that is not going to happen there is no way running out of gas would ruin the pump

Tiny Answered by lisamay1
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Replied on October 20, 2012

yes it will, the gas is the lubricant for the pump like running an engine without oil. it seizes or slows down and cannot produce pressure.

have the pressure checked to confirm

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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