Posted on 6/28/2022
Have you noticed puddling of antifreeze or coolant in parking spaces, garage floors, or driveways after driving your car or truck? This is one sign of potential water pump failure. Leaking coolant is one of the primary signs of an issue with your water pump or cooling system. How Does a Water Pump Work? Today's vehicle manufacturers design water pumps with either an engine-driven pulley system or an electric pump. Water pumps that use engine-driven pulley systems that rely on a network of belts, bearings, and hoses to circulate water and coolant between the engine and built-in cooling systems. Electric water pumps derive their energy from the electrical system instead of relying on the pulley system to circulate coolant. Signs Your Water Pump is Failing or Needs Service #1. Smoking and Overheating - if you see or smell smoke and your car or truck overheating, this is a clear sign there is an issue with your cooling system or water pump. Water temperature gauges will spill over ... read more