Cooling System- Water Pump

The water pump in your vehicle is responsible

for circulating the engine coolant through the cooling system.  

Usually belt driven, although there are some electric models, the pump impeller picks up coolant in the front of the engine block and moves it through the radiator and back into the engine. 

 Common problems associated with a faulty water pump include:

1. Bearing Failure that results in noise and in some cases damage or loss of the drive belt
2. Seal Failure that results in leaks through the Water Pump Housing
3. Impeller Failure, that is usually caused by poor maintenance and results in loss of coolant flow.

All of these failures can lead to severe overheating and possible damage to the engine. This makes cooling system maintenance a very important part of you maintenance schedule. Simply flushing the old coolant out, and replacing it with fresh coolant, yearly can help eliminate breakdowns, and costly repairs. 

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