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What are the symptoms of a faulty water pump in a BMW X6?

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Kathleen

07/23/25 8:14pm

Symptoms of a faulty water pump in a BMW X6 include weakened circulation capacity, water pump leakage, and abnormal noises from the water pump. Weakened circulation capacity: A damaged water pump can weaken or even stop the cooling circulation, leading to the coolant "boiling over" phenomenon. Water pump leakage: Leakage near the water pump area of the engine can leave traces of coolant color on the water pump vent holes, resulting in symptoms like high water temperature due to insufficient coolant. Abnormal noises from the water pump: Abnormal noises from the water pump while the engine is running may be caused by internal foreign objects or bearing wear.

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DelKingston

08/10/25 6:15pm

Last time I drove my friend's BMW X6, the water pump failed. The engine temperature gauge shot straight up to the red zone, and pink coolant leaked all over the place. The heater suddenly stopped working, and I almost froze driving in winter. During hard acceleration, there was a squeaking noise near the belt, like a mouse gnawing on something. The scariest part was when the engine suddenly showed an overheating warning on the highway, forcing me to pull over and shut it down. At the repair shop, they found the impeller was corroded and deformed. Replacing the water pump cost over two thousand. This incident taught me that the cooling system must never be neglected.

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