2004 Pontiac Sunfire Fuel Pump

ROCKO

MEMBER
2004 PONTIAC SUNFIRE
4 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
112,000 MILES

About a year ago my car stalled and I had to replace the fuel pump. Recently, my car has been showing similar signs of the same problem ( ie. Not getting up to speed when I press down on pedal, not starting right away, feeling jerky while driving ) I was told back when I replaced the pump that it was because of keeping the gas levels too low for long periods of time. Is that true? I will admit I may keep the levels a little on the lower side. To avoid having to replace the pump again, is there anything that I can do? Or at least to keep it from getting worse?

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BEN-2CARSPROS

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Its like the doctor sez, take your medicine as instructed, same rule applies here. Fill her up.

About a year ago my car stalled and I had to replace the fuel pump. Recently, my car has been showing similar signs of the same problem ( ie. Not getting up to speed when I press down on pedal, not starting right away, feeling jerky while driving ) I was told back when I replaced the pump that it was because of keeping the gas levels too low for long periods of time. Is that true? I will admit I may keep the levels a little on the lower side. To avoid having to replace the pump again, is there anything that I can do? Or at least to keep it from getting worse?[/Quote]