Almost all modern vehicles use a liquid cooling system for their engines. The concept is pretty straightforward and has been around for ages. The system consists of a radiator to provide cooling and a ...

Every car has comprehensive service schedules and intervals. Usually, the water pump is part of a major service, and thus must be treated as a wear item like brake pads or engine oil. Over time, the ...

A few years back, I made the decision to buy an older Toyota 4Runner. The vehicle looked nearly new on the outside and was well-maintained, or so I thought! Three weeks after buying it, I pulled into ...

CARCHEX, Endurance Warranty, CarShield, Omega Auto Care, Toco Warranty and American Dream Auto Protect Some manufacturers include water pumps under the powertrain warranty, but many do not, since they ...

It depends. Water pump and front timing cover interchange on the Ford small-block Windsor V8 family (includes the 221/255/260/289/302/351W) is tricky. To help sort it ...

The unsettling whiff of antifreeze--that "hot" aroma you notice while walking past the grille after a drive--is reason enough to open the hood and check it out. Getting a classic Mustang's cooling ...

An outboard engine's water pump is driven by the driveshaft. Here the author is shown sliding the water-pump housing into place. John Tiger Salt, sand, and debris take their toll on your outboard's ...