When I replaced mine; I had 133,000 miles on it. This
was this past June. I bought mine from Carquest. Now
for your question why yours fails all the time. Do you
always let your tank get as empty as possible before
your next fill up? If you do; know that when you do
this, your fuel pump has to work harder to get to the
required psi. Also, switch blends if you can. I tend
to stay away from one particular gas company in my
area because they add water to their mixture. How do I
know this? I used to work for them about 7 years ago
and they are still doing it. With the fuel prices
being like they are today; we all look for the best
pricing. Sometimes this is not the best choice! I'm
just pulling things out of air here so to speak. But,
try this. It might be your only problem.
--- Kyle Kozubal <grndak4x4@home.com> wrote:
> This really never bothered me in the past, but I am
> getting sick of it
> happening. How come my truck goes through so many
> frigin fuel sending units
> and fuel pumps? Two pumps/sending units were
> replaced under warranty and I
> have replaced 2 of them myself. One time the sending
> unit just went out, so
> to save some money, I just dropped the tank and
> installed the new sending
> unit; only to have the fuel pump die one week later.
> Down came the tank
> again. Not that dropping the tank is hard, cause I
> can have it out in 10
> minutes, it is just the fact that CARTER fuel pumps
> suck and fuel pumps
> should outlast the vehicle! Plain and simple. I
> checked my records, and
> every fuel pump module that either I have replaced
> or that the dealer has
> replaced, consistently lasts 30,000-35,000 miles.
> WHY?? I dont run the tank
> down past the 1/4 marker, so they are not failing
> due to lack of overheating
> or lack of lubrication.
> Currently, the fuel sending unit is acting up again,
> and the pump will be
> soon to follow. I just hate not knowing when it will
> go out on me. I have
> always bought the direct replacement fuel pump
> module, which this last time
> I bought through NAPA for $130. I alos have the fuel
> tank steamed out every
> time I replace anything internally, and change the
> fuel filter the same
> time. I also change the fuel filter every 15,000
> miles anyway. WHY? WHY?
> WHY?
> Kyle
> 93 Dakota 4x4 V6
>
>
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