Your vehicle’s water pump is one of the key components of its engine, responsible for moving coolant from the radiator through the engine and back. It’s a critical part of the cooling system, and if ...

Every car has comprehensive service schedules and intervals. Usually, the water pump is part of a major service, and thus must be treated as a wear item like brake pads or engine oil. Over time, the ...

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With age, the water pump on your 2001 Toyota Corolla will start to wear out and you will need to replace it. Doing so, requires some skill, as the water pump is located in a pretty tight space an you ...

Replacing the timing belt and water pump on your first generation Lexus IS is a pretty complicated job and you have to be extra careful with the timing system not to upset its settings and damage the ...

Some automotive parts require replacement more often than others, not necessarily because of bad design but because they live a hard life. In many decades of wrenching, I've never had to replace a ...

With any luck, you shouldn’t have to replace a water pump even if you keep a vehicle for 10 years or more; they often last that long. Unless a water pump starts to leak, makes unusual noises or quits ...

Almost all modern vehicles use a liquid cooling system for their engines. The concept is pretty straightforward and has been around for ages. The system consists of a radiator to provide cooling and a ...

Question: I am 87 years old. I need to use my car every day to visit my husband at the nursing home. I know nothing about cars. My dealer says the water pump needs to be replaced in the next six ...

Q: I just had my car in for its 90,000-mile service and was told I needed to replace the water pump. I trust my mechanic’s judgment but would like to know why mine needed replacement. The bill came to ...