Why is There Oil in the Coolant?
This article was originally published on UnderHoodService.com. When you check the coolant and the fluid looks brownish or milky, it’s likely that the coolant is contaminated with engine oil.
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A Guide to Water Pump Weep Holes in Heavy Duty Trucks
On a heavy duty water pump, you’ll find a weep hole. Sometimes it will get clogged. Even though it may seem like a minor issue, it’s actually something you have to address right away. Ignoring the problem will cause more serious problems down the road.
» Read More...Why Electric Vehicles Need Water Pumps Too
This article was originally published on AftermarketNews.com. If social media is to be believed, millions of consumers believe that electric vehicles (EVs) don’t have any moving parts. Obviously, this isn’t true. EVs have plenty of moving parts, including water pumps. In fact, many EVs have more water pumps than internal combustion engine vehicles (ICEVs)!
» Read More...Electric Vehicles and the Future of Water Pumps
With more and more electric vehicles (EVs) hitting the roads, one may wonder if some of the key parts found in gas-powered cars are on their way out. The water pump, for example. What does the future have in store?
» Read More...Fan Clutch Failure Modes and Troubleshooting
The use of clutch-driven fans in vehicles is no longer common, but there are plenty of vehicles still on the road which use a mechanically-operated cooling fan. Most of these are large, rear-wheel drive vehicles with large displacement engines.
» Read More...Water Pump Failure Modes and Troubleshooting
If your water pump fails, it often costs a lot more than a little inconvenience on the side of the road. Worst case scenario: broken water pumps can lead to serious issues that can badly damage your engine, and eventually cause complete engine failure.
» Read More...How to Tell if Your Water Pump is Failing
For your car, coolant is just as important to keep topped off as any other fluid. It protects your engine from high heat as well as freezing temperatures. The water pump cycles coolant from the radiator throughout the engine, absorbing the heat and wicking it away into the atmosphere. When water pumps go bad, it causes […]
» Read More...Critical Water Pump Components
Everyone who understands how modern engines work understands that water pumps are critical to your vehicle’s operation. Without a good water pump, your engine would be as hot as blacktop in Phoenix during the summer—and that’s not a good thing. However, not many people understand the intricacies of water pumps. There are five key components […]
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