A fuel pump strainer is a barrier in the middle of the fuel pump motor and debris that may have reached the fuel tank. It can be located in the underpart of the fuel pump.
fuel pump strainer functionThe fuel pump strainer is occasionally known as the fuel pump filter but it is not the same part as the fuel filter. The main function of the fuel pump strainer is to keep any dirt and debris out of the fuel right before it gains access to the engine. It is an important component of the fuel system since that is where the fuel pump draws in fuel from the tank. That means only clean fuel can pass through to the fuel pump.
Common problems with a faulty fuel pump strainerA damaged fuel pump strainer can lead to clogging by collecting different contaminants like dirt, water, and rust.