Sixty thousand to 100,000 miles; that’s how long a factory water pump lasts on average. The pumps tend to make it to 100,000 miles or more more often than not, so you will have your European automobile for a long time before you’ll need to replace the water pump. RB Auto Service can replace the water pump in your European automobile when it needs it. Here are signs that it does.
Rust on the Water Pump
If you take a moment to visually inspect the water pump and see rust on it, it has a small leak that means it’s time to replace it. When the water pump starts to go bad, it may leak coolant that puddles around it and causes it to corrode. This corrosion will eat through the metal housing that protects the water pump. Consequently, if left unresolved, you will end up with…
An Engine Coolant Leak
As the rust continues to eat through the water pump housing, coolant will start to leak on your garage floor. In severe cases, you may end up with a puddle of engine coolant underneath the front of your automobile. Of course, the leaking coolant will reduce the level of coolant in the cooling system. This will cause your automobile to overheat when you drive it, a dangerous situation that can damage the engine.
Grinding or Whining Sounds
You may also start to hear strange sounds coming from the engine such as grinding or whining. If the water pumps internal mechanisms are worn out, they will grind against each other and make a growling sound. The accessory belt to which the water pump is attached can also get too loose. This can make a whining or squealing sound that comes from the engine.
Poor Coolant Circulation
If the belt is too loose, it may have problems powering the water pump and you may have poor coolant circulation as a result. The water pump itself can also malfunction once it gets too old and fail to circulate the coolant through the engine. This is what the water pump does. A faulty water pump will directly affect your coolant circulation as a result.
Constant Overheating
Unfortunately, all of these things can make your automobile’s engine overheat constantly. As we mentioned above, an overheating engine is dangerous and can damage the engine. It’s important that you avoid driving your automobile when the engine is too hot.
Call RB Auto Service in Pinellas Park, FL, today if your European automobile is showing signs that the water pump needs to be replaced. We can do that for you.