My car is a 1995 Buick Park Avenue. When I sit idle too long with the motor running the check engine light comes on. When I step on the gas to go, it is very slow to take off, like it's not getting any gas. How much is a new fuel pump, and how much should I pay to have it put in? Where is it located on my car? Help!|||Go to auto zone %26amp; get you trouble codes checked for free. It may not be the fuel pump.|||When it stops running! There should be at least two filters on you Buick. One is under the car between the tank and engine, tucked under a side rail. The other is located in the gas tank, connected to the pump. If the car has TPI, there is a third in the carb where the fuel enters the bowel. With the exception of the tank unit, it's something you are (or a friend with minimal skills) able to perform. If it's the tank unit, be perpared for about 150-200 dollars. Hopefully you have not just filled up. Been the, done that on our 1993 GMC Suburban. It has a 43 gallon tank, talk about a high. Good thing it was unleaded fuel...........hahaha!
As 'OKATOM' says, 'it could be the Cat'. Have a sub-pipe installed to check. If vehicle has over 100k, it's probably past due. After the exhaust has cooled down, push on 'CATCONV', if sounds like broken glass, you're due. Those can be installed for about 180 dollars, using an 'after-market type. Should that be the case, remember the according to 'federal law' they must be warranty for 50k.
Let us know what you end up with, OK?|||When a fuel pump fails, you get no gas, no start usually. Read the error codes stored in the computer to see why you are getting the check engine light. From your description, I'd bet it's the catalytic converter.
And back to the fuel pump, it's in your fuel tank, and can be quite expensive to change depending of price of the part.|||not the pump, but the fuel filters|||You could have clogged fuel injectors,fuel filter or even as you said the fuel pump but part of it. It's called the fuel pump sock.
Since it's starting and not as it should, it's just a guesstimate that you have something clogged. More than likely your fuel pump is located inside the gas tank.
You could buy a fuel pressure tester and check that. It fairly simple to do as long as you have the right tester for your vehicle.If the pressure is okay.....it's none of the above. A mechanic will probably test it anyway. The model tester you would want is around 40-50 dollars at Autozone/Advanced Auto.
More information would be needed for on-line tech manuals in order to assist you such as we know its a Park Avenue but an Electra or other models they have, size of motor, etc....
All in all....take it to a mechanic or certified shop for repair. Even changing a 8-15 dollar fuel filter could be dangerous.
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