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Old 10-24-2016, 12:31 PM   #5
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Originally Posted by LotsaMiles View Post
Bummer. I read a bunch of sites regarding wearing out the fuel pump and what I got from it was that as long as there is gas you are fine, but don't run out - at least not very often, or, as was said, without gas to cool it, you'll burn up the fuel pump. It's why I immediately turn off the engine when I realize I've run out of gas. Well, the one time I did...

I had referred to sites like this to determine if it was ok: https://community.cartalk.com/t/runn...-pump/39621/12
I wouldn't worry to much about the pump. If it was the pump you would have issues regardless of how much fuel was in the tank. Replace the filter and all will be good.
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