Facet is a manufacturer of fuel pumps for cars, boats, planes, generators and other devices. The Facet brand is also sometimes called Purolator. Many people use Facet fuel pumps for their cars, although there have also been many criticisms hurled at their designs
There can be disagreements between manufacturers and consumers. The Facet company itself says that they only make the most dependable pumps with the highest quality. They say that their pumps are compatible with many types of engines, and that they do not cause valves and diaphragms to deteriorate. Supposedly, these pumps are easy to install and eliminates vapor lock for a constant supply of fuel.
However, some consumers do not agree that the Facet brand is best for fuel pumps. Pump failure is apparently common among Facet fuel pumps, especially in older models. These old models had a failure rate of slightly over 10 percent. Facet did not issue a recall of these older pumps before they moved on to their E series, which is more reliable. Some of these older models are still in dealer shelves and warehouses, so consumers can still purchase them.
Apparently, some Facet fuel pumps cause cars to stall. They also make a ticking noise that can be bothersome to owners. There were also complaints that the pumps delivered almost no volume of fuel, and if they do, they deliver it at high pressure. This causes flooding in the engine which could be very dangerous.
However, the Facet brand also have many followers. There are car owners and plane pilots that use Facet fuel pumps all the time. There are some who recommend it to other car owners in many forums on the Internet. There are even consumers who find older models, which are supposedly defective, useful for their cars. The Facet company is still very much in business, so it must mean that more consumers are still getting quality products from the company.
Before you buy a Facet fuel pump, ask other users of the product what they think about it. Only when you are completely sure that a fuel pump brand is good should you purchase one for your car.