2004 Pontiac Sunfire Fuel Pump

Tiny
ROCKO
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  • 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?
Monday, February 11th, 2008 AT 7:56 AM

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Tiny
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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]
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