WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT

How many gauges do you typically watch on your vehicle’s dashboard? Many people are only concerned with the gas gauge and speedometer, possibly because they may not understand what some of the other indicators do.

Another important indicator that you should be paying attention to is the temperature gauge. This device lets you know how hot your engine is getting. If you notice that the needle is climbing and your engine is hotter than it’s supposed to be, then it’s time to have your cooling system checked out.

Many important parts make up a vehicle’s cooling system including the radiator, thermostat, cooling fans, hoses, and the most important one of all, the water pump. The water pump is like the beating heart of the cooling system which forces coolant and water through passages of the engine and absorbs a tremendous amount of heat. Without a functioning water pump, the engine cannot be cooled and an overheat condition will result. According to autonettv.com, vehicle engines can reach temperatures of 4500 degrees fahrenheit. Can you imagine what might happen to an engine if it isn’t properly cooled? It could melt down.