2008 Nissan Frontier - Fuel Pumps & Tanks

Fuel Pumps & Tanks

The fuel system in your vehicle provides the right amount of fuel and fuel pressure to the engine to allow for combustion to take place and power to be produced. Any failure in the system that prevents fuel from reaching the engine can also prevent you from reaching your destination. While fuel systems can be very complex, every system includes a fuel pump and fuel tank, as well as fuel lines to carry the fuel to the engine.

Fuel Pressure is Important

Fuel pumps are designed to provide fuel to the intake or injection systems on the engine. If the fuel pump does not produce enough fuel pressure, or if fuel filters or hoses are clogged, the engine may not run properly, or may fail to run at all. Some fuel pumps and filters are part of an assembly that is installed inside the fuel tank, but others may be mounted in-line between the fuel tank and the engine. Regularly inspecting external fuel filters and assessing the condition of your fuel system at the first sign of a problem can help ensure that your vehicle runs as efficiently and reliably as possible.

More Than Just a Fuel Tank

There are many parts which connect to the gas tank or fuel tank of your vehicle to monitor and operate the fuel system. To put fuel in the tank, there will be a fuel filler housing, fuel filler neck or hose, and a fuel filler neck seal, as well as, in some cases, a fuel or gas cap. Some fuel tanks also have the fuel pump in the tank, and this assembly will include lock rings, gaskets or O-rings, and possibly spacers. If you are replacing a fuel tank, make sure to complete the repair by replacing any other worn or damaged parts of the fuel system.

Get the Fuel to Your Engine

You can find fuel tanks, fuel pumps, and other fuel system accessories for your vehicle at O'Reilly Auto Parts, as well as fuel system cleaners and fuel treatments to maintain your fuel system. We also carry specialty tools for fuel systems and lifting equipment to make your repair easier.