Regal V6-3100 3.1L VIN M SFI (1996)
Fuel Tank: Technical Service Bulletins
Fuel - Reduced Engine Performance, Restricted Fuel Flow
File in Section: 6E - Engine Fuel & Emission
Bulletin No.: 73-63-13
Date: June, 1997
Subject:
Reduced Engine Performance, Restricted Fuel Flow
(Clean Fuel Tank, Replace In-Line Fuel Filter and Fuel Pump Strainer)
Models:
1995-96 Buick Regal
1995-96 Chevrolet Lumina, Monte Carlo
1995-97 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
1995-96 Pontiac Grand Prix
Condition
Some of the above listed vehicles may exhibit reduced engine performance as a result of restricted fuel flow to the engine.
Cause
Under certain conditions, the material utilized in the molding of the fuel tank reservoir can release a white powdery residue that can restrict fuel flow by
plugging the fuel pump fuel strainer and/or in-line fuel filter.
Correction
Following applicable Service Manual procedures contained in Section 6C, Engine Fuel (1995 manual) or Section 6E, Engine Controls (1996 manual)
clean fuel tank of any foreign white powdery material and replace the fuel pump fuel strainer, P/N 25121580, and in-line fuel filter, P/N 25121293.
Parts Information
P/N
Description
Qty
25121293
Fuel Filter
1
25121580
Fuel Strainer
1
Parts are currently available from GMSPO.
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:
Labor Operation
Description
Labor Time
L1000
Fuel System -
Use published
Clean and Flush
labor operation
time.
