Are there known issues with fuel pumps overheating when gas tank less than 1/4 full

Asked by GuruBCGQP Dec 29, 2018 at 09:49 AM about the 2017 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited AWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Fuel pump quit. Dealer told me that fuel pumps are cooled by fuel, can get hot if driven for hours with less than 1/4 tank. "known issue:? Any one else hear this?

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GuruBCGQP answered 6 years ago

Thanks for the feed back. Now we will see if the "new and improved" replacement is any better. I was told the new model is "better insulated". Thanks again.

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Jeff answered 4 years ago

How are you driving for hours if you only have a 1/4 tank? Are you stopping and filling up to a 1/4 every hour?

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