Signs of a failing water pump

The water pump pushes coolant around the engine to carry heat away to the radiator. If it fails, the engine can overheat quickly — and overheating leads to some of the most expensive damage there is (warped head, blown head gasket). Here are the warning signs of a failing water pump.

Coolant leaking under the front of the car (often green, red or blue).

The temperature gauge running high or the engine overheating.

A whining or grinding noise from the front of the engine (worn pump bearing).

Steam or a sweet smell from the engine bay.

On many engines the water pump is driven by the timing belt. If your car is due for a timing belt, it's often smart to replace the water pump at the same time — the labour overlaps, so you save money and avoid a second job later.

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