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fuel pump

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The fuel pump pushes gas from the tank to the engine. A special one that can handle alcohol is needed if you use fuel with more ethanol.

Technical Definition

The fuel pump delivers gasoline from the tank to the engine at a specific pressure. An alcohol-resistant pump is recommended for fuels with higher ethanol content.

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