How Often Should the Water Pump Be Replaced?
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Car water pumps should be replaced every 60,000 kilometers. Automotive engines widely use centrifugal water pumps, whose basic structure consists of components such as the pump housing, connecting plate or pulley, pump shaft and bearings or integrated shaft bearings, pump impeller, and sealing device, making it a crucial part of the vehicle. Symptoms of a faulty water pump: The car water pump is connected via a belt to draw cold water from the radiator to cool the engine. If there is an issue with the pump's rotation, it will directly affect the engine's speed. Location of the car water pump: It is typically located on the side of the engine belt, though some vehicles use an electric pump. The engine drives the water pump bearing and impeller via the pulley, causing the coolant inside the pump to rotate with the impeller. Under centrifugal force, the coolant is flung toward the edge of the pump housing.