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What are the symptoms of a damaged water pump in the Teana?

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DiPaisley

07/28/25 3:34pm

The symptoms of a damaged water pump in the Teana are as follows: 1. Unstable idle speed. A faulty water pump can increase the rotational resistance of the pump, thereby affecting the engine's rotation. At idle, this manifests as fluctuations in RPM after starting, which is more noticeable in winter and may even cause the engine to stall. 2. Noise from the engine area. This sound is a rotational friction noise, and its volume may change with the engine's RPM. Typically, this noise becomes more pronounced as the fault worsens. 3. Cooling system malfunction. A damaged water pump can weaken or even halt the cooling circulation, leading to coolant boiling over.

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RileyFitz

08/11/25 10:55pm

Last time when my old car's water pump failed, it really gave me a hard time! At first, the engine kept overheating while driving, and the temperature gauge on the dashboard shot up instantly, scaring me into pulling over immediately. Then, I started hearing a dripping sound from the front of the car, and upon checking, the coolant level was dropping rapidly, requiring frequent top-ups. Later, things got worse—the engine noise became louder, gurgling as if protesting, and in severe cases, the car's power noticeably weakened. That’s when I realized the water pump is crucial to the cooling system; once it fails, the coolant can’t circulate to dissipate heat, risking engine damage. I recommend regularly checking the water pump during maintenance and getting it inspected early by professionals to avoid being stranded like I was, which ended up costing me over a thousand in repairs. If you notice the fan running excessively or smoke coming from under the hood, don’t push it—safety first!

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