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As a Ferrari owner, you know how fun, exciting, and sporty these vehicles are. The thrill of starting up a Ferrari is immensely satisfying, and nothing quite beats the pleasure of cruising in one of these cars. Built for performance, your car is a modern engineering marvel, but it is not immune to common maintenance issues. Some of the problems that could develop in your Ferrari are related to the fuel system, which includes a number of critical components. In this article, we will discuss a few of the common fuel system problems and how they can be fixed.
A car’s fuel system involves a collection of parts that work in tandem. Obviously, the engine needs fuel to run, and these components make that happen. From the fuel tank, the gas is sent to the combustion chamber by the fuel pump. The fuel filter makes sure that no contaminants make it into the engine, and the fuel injectors spray a particular amount of gasoline into the engine. The fuel sending unit tells the instruments cluster on your dashboard how much gas is left in your tank. As long as all of these parts are working properly, your car will have the optimum amount of fuel getting to the engine. If one or more of these parts fail, however, then you may experience performance issues, problems starting, or even stalling.
The fuel pump is what provides a steady amount of pressurized gasoline to the injectors. These regulate the amount of fuel that makes it to the combustion chambers at any given time. If the fuel pump is malfunctioning, you could experience decreased engine performance or your car could die while driving down the road. Alternatively, if the fuel pump is beyond saving, then your car won’t even start.
The fuel sending unit works with a floating bobber attached to an arm. By way of this bobber, the arm raises or lowers according to the level of gas in the tank. If the arm gets stuck or if the sending unit malfunctions in another way, the gauge in your dashboard could read full when the tank is actually empty or empty when you just filled up at the pump.
Fuel injectors are a critical component of your vehicle’s fuel system. They ensure that the proper amount of fuel makes it to the combustion chamber for optimal performance. If the fuel injectors malfunction by leaking or becoming clogged, then the engine will either get too much or too little fuel to operate efficiently. Contaminants that are present in low-quality fuel can cause the injectors to become clogged. In this case, they will need to be cleaned or replaced. Alternatively, the fuel injector seals could wear out and require replacement for the proper fuel ratio to make it to the engine. Worn out seals can cause poor acceleration and smoke from the exhaust.
The fuel filter is a very necessary part of your vehicle. It ensures that contaminants do not make it to the combustion chamber of your car’s engine. If this filter is neglected, then over time, it will become too clogged. This will prevent the proper amount of fuel from reaching the engine. Ideally, the fuel filter should be replaced every 2 years or less. This will ensure your Ferrari’s performance is at its highest level all the time.
At European Service Center, our expert mechanics offer high-quality auto service for European vehicles that is consistently rated 5 stars. We offer a 3-year, 36,000-mile nationwide warranty on our services. We have 2 locations in Atlanta that attract Ferrari owners from all over Alpharetta, Chamblee, Cumming, Norcross, Dunwoody, Buckhead, and Roswell, GA. Whether you need a service and maintenance appointment or a diagnosis of fuel system problems, our experts at European Service Center are ready to offer you the highest standard of service. Give us a call today at 404-554-4300 for our Piedmont Road location. We look forward to your visit in the near future, and we can’t wait to help with your Ferrari issues. See you soon!
* Ferrari Car image credit goes to: PavloBaliukh.
