Keep your fuel tank above a quarter tank as much as possible to prevent a premature fuel pump failure.
Given the current prices of fuel, some travelers are barely squeaking by with a quarter tank of fuel or less at a time in hopes of finding that sacred gas station with cheaper fuel prices. Good Sam ERS Certified Technicians report that running your Motorhome, tow vehicle or really any modern vehicle you drive with less than a quarter tank of fuel for regular periods of time puts added stress on the fuel pump and will likely shorten the pumps life by a significant amount.
One reason low fuel levels cause the fuel pump to fail is because the actual fuel in the tank cools the pump. Keeping low fuel levels regularly prevents your fuel pump from getting that needed cool down from a full tank of gas.
Another reason to keep your fuel tank filled is that a lower fuel tank level makes air space for condensation to form inside the tank. As you know from physics class, water vapor is always present in the air and the oxygen in H2O causes rusting and corrosion and will likely shorten your fuel pumps life.
In addition, being that most fuel pumps reside inside of your fuel tank, replacement costs with parts and labor can run you an average of $300 or more.
To read more valuable articles on RV Maintenance Tips or how to keep your RV safe for travel, visit the Good Sam RV Emergency Road Service website, www.goodsamers.com
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