Quick answer. This 1999 Silverado needed a new fuel pump, and the tank was full of gas. Our tech had to pump all of it out before the pump could be changed. On October 10 the tech stopped because the job had grown past the number the owner said yes to. The pump was then changed. The lines on the job were $91.98 for the pump and 2.2 hours of labor at $125.
Key Points
- The truck was booked for a fuel pump replacement.
- A full tank of gas had to be pumped out first. That is heavy, slow and needs care.
- When the job got bigger than the approved number, the tech stopped and it went back for a new quote.
- The pump was $91.98. Labor was 2.2 hours at $125, so $275.
- The whole job was done in the owner's driveway.
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Why a Full Tank Matters
On this truck the fuel pump lives inside the tank. To reach it, the tank has to come down.
A full tank is heavy. It is also a lot of gasoline to handle in a driveway. So before anything else, our tech had to pump it all out into cans. You can see the can and the hose in the photo above.
Nobody wants that step. But skipping it is how people get hurt.
The Stop Rule
Here is the part we are proud of. On October 10 the tech stopped work.
The repair was bigger than the figure the owner had approved. Our rule is simple. Over the yes, stop. The job goes back for a new quote and a new yes before work carries on.
That rule is built into Shop Desk, the software our shop runs on. The tech cannot quietly run the bill up. The owner decides.
The New Pump
The record says it plain. Full tank of gas. Had to pump it all out. Changed fuel pump.
The pump came in at $91.98 to the customer. Labor was 2.2 hours at $125, which is $275.
1999 Chevrolet Silverado, October 10
Came in with: fuel pump replacement.
Tech found: a full tank of gas in the way.
Stopped: the job grew past the approved figure, so it went back for a new yes.
Done: tank pumped out, fuel pump changed.
Lines: pump $91.98, labor 2.2 hours at $125.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a mobile mechanic change a fuel pump in my driveway?
Yes. This whole job was done in the owner's driveway, including pumping out the tank.
Why does a full tank make the job harder?
The pump sits inside the tank. A full tank is heavy and full of gas, so it has to be pumped out before the tank comes down.
What did this fuel pump job cost?
The lines were $91.98 for the pump and 2.2 hours of labor at $125, which is $275.
What happens if the job costs more than I approved?
The work stops. You get a new quote and give a new yes first. That is what happened on this truck.
Should I run the tank low before a fuel pump job?
If the truck still runs and you know the pump is going, ask your mechanic. Less fuel in the tank means less to pump out.
Supercanic tip: If you book a fuel pump job, tell the mechanic how full the tank is. Call us at (951) 904-2477 and we will come to you.
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