Fuel Sender Strainers
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Pontiac Torrent and 2009 Chevrolet Equinox. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The strainers act as a coarse filter to perform the following functions:
- Filter contaminants
- Separate water from fuel
- Provide a wicking action that helps draw fuel into the fuel pump
Fuel stoppage at the strainer indicates that the fuel tank contains an abnormal amount of sediment or water. Therefore, the fuel tank will need to be removed and cleaned, and the filter strainer should be replaced.