Weird Surge / Power Loss at Speed - Failing Fuel Pump and Rusty Tank

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Problem

Car experienced a weird surging sensation while driving, with intermittent power loss and spluttering, as if the engine was pulling forward slightly and then letting off.

Surging while drivingIntermittent power lossEngine spluttering under loadFeels like car pulls forward then lets off

Root Cause

The fuel pump was dying and there was significant rust accumulation inside the fuel tank, starving the engine of consistent fuel delivery.

Confidence

Moderate confidence — Original poster confirmed this resolved the issue

View Original Thread →Posted January 2022 on SupraForums.com