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Tempe Auto Repair: Your Water Pump, the Unsung Hero of the Cooling System

Tempe Auto Repair: Your Water Pump, the Unsung Hero of the Cooling System

Water pumps. We don't think about them often, but they're a really important part of our vehicles. Let's take a step back. You see, the engine is cooled by a coolant, anti-freeze, mixed with water. This mixture circulates around your engine, absorbing some of the heat. The coolant then flows through the radiator, where air cools it down for the return trip back through the engine. The water pump is what drives this process. Cooling system problems are the number one mechanical failure. So, the water pump plays a pretty important role. You can't get very far without a water pump! Do water pumps just wear out? If so, what causes them to fail? After all those miles and years of pumping coolant, they simply wear out. You might notice a whining or grinding sound coming from the water pump, or maybe you'll see coolant leaking from the pump itself. Where's the water pump located? The exact location varies, depending on the vehicle. Some have the water pump attached to ... read more

My Car is Overheating! What Could be Wrong? What Do I Do?

My Car is Overheating! What Could be Wrong? What Do I Do?

Engine Cooling System If your car is overheating, it can be very serious. You shouldn't continue to drive if you see the temperature gauge has moved towards the "hot" side. Your car may not immediately explode or anything like that, but driving with an overheating engine can cause serious damage to your vehicle. It's better to pull over and deal with it right away instead of risking very expensive repairs later. There are a number of things that can cause your engine to overheat. Some of these are fairly common issues, especially on a hot summer day in the Phoenix, Tempe and Chandler areas. Improperly Circulating Coolant If the water/antifreeze mixture isn't circulating correctly, the engine will start to overheat. This mixture keeps your engine cool during the hot months and prev ... read more

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