If your engine is running too hot and growling at you, the water pump is going bad. Crossroads Automotive can replace your water pump when it needs it. Generally, the factory water pump will last anywhere from 60,000 miles to 100,000 miles. If you take excellent care of your automobile, you may get more mileage out of it than that. Nonetheless, if you notice any of the following problems, it’s time to replace the water pump because it is malfunctioning.
Corroded Water Pump Housing
One of the first things that can happen to an old water pump is it can spring a leak. Sometimes, the leak is minor and the coolant only puddles around the pump housing rather than drips on the garage floor. When this happens, the liquid coolant corrodes the water pump housing as it starts to eat through it.
Leaking Engine Coolant
Unfortunately, the coolant will eventually eat through the water pump until it is leaking coolant onto the garage floor. This can reduce the levels of coolant in your engine significantly, and this is one reason why the engine is overheating. The engine always needs enough coolant to keep the temperature under 220 degrees Fahrenheit. This is the maximum temperature at which an engine should run.
Coolant Circulation Problems
Another reason why the engine might be overheating is because the water pump is having problems circulating coolant through the engine. This is the water pump’s job. Coolant circulation problems point to a malfunctioning water pump that needs to be replaced because it has reached the end of its life. Again, if you bring your vehicle to our shop, we can replace the water pump.
Grinding or Squealing Sounds
The growling sounds coming from your engine could also sound like grinding sounds. This is an indication that the water pump is wearing out. Any time you have metal on metal friction, you will hear growling or grinding. If you hear squealing sounds coming from the engine, it’s important to have the accessory belt checked because it might be too loose. Because this belt powers the water pump, it can directly affect the pump’s performance.
Constant Overheating
Finally, as you can imagine, all of these things will cause your automobile to overheat constantly. The only way to restore your engine to its normal operating temperature is to replace the malfunctioning water pump.
Call Crossroads Automotive in Topeka, KS, today for an appointment for a water pump inspection. If your pump has gone bad, we will replace it.