Posts Tagged ‘water pump’
When It Comes To Water Pumps, EVs Are Business As Usual
This article was originally published on AftermarketNews.com Many people are under the impression that electric vehicles don’t need cooling systems. And therefore don’t need water pumps. But, thankfully for the aftermarket industry, this isn’t true. Electric cars produce heat and still need a cooling system. That’s where the water pump comes in.
Read MoreWhat OEM Means and Why It’s Important
There are two types of replacement parts: OEM and aftermarket. What is each type of part, and which one delivers the most value? Read on to find out.
Read MoreWater Pump eCommerce – Questions Consumers Ask Before Buying Online
Note: This article was originally published on AftermarketNews.com. Internet Retailer reports that more than $12 billion dollars worth of auto parts and accessories will be sold online in the US in 2019. This represents a 16% increase in sales over 2018, a brisk rate of growth that isn’t expected to let up before 2022.
Read MoreWhen It’s Cold, Consumers Might Add The Wrong Coolant
This article was originally published on Counterman.com. In colder weather, it’s fairly common for a consumer to add the wrong kind of coolant to their vehicle. While experienced technicians know there are different types of coolant, the average person doesn’t.
Read MoreWhy Change Your Water Pump Before It Fails?
Just about every car owner practices preventative maintenance. But what would happen if you don’t practice proactive maintenance on critical components? What if your car has leaking coolant, grinding noises, or overheating of the engine?
Read MoreWhy Cooling System Problems Show Up in Cold Weather
This article was originally published on Counterman.com Did you know that cooling system problems are more noticeable in cold weather? Here are some of the cooling system issues that are easy to detect when it’s cold outside:
Read MoreWhat’s That Noise? Explaining Water Pump Noises To Your Customers
This article was originally published on Counterman.com. An average water pump moves 7 gallons of coolant per mile driven. If a water pump lasts for 100,000 miles, it has moved 700,000 gallons of coolant. That’s enough to fill 78 semi truck tanker trailers. It shouldn’t be a surprise that water pumps wear out, but most…
Read MoreThe Three Main Reasons to Replace a Failed Water Pump or Timing Belt Simultaneously
This article was originally published on UnderhoodService.com The typical life expectancy for most water pumps and timing belts is about 100,000 miles. Both parts tend to go bad around the same time.
Read MoreShould You Replace a Diesel Water Pump Before It Fails?
This article was originally published on FleetEquipmentMag.com. Water pumps are touchy. Some only go 50k miles before they fail, and some are still running perfectly after a million. But if one fails when you’re driving down the road, they can be a major headache to repair. Not to mention the risk of engine damage. Does…
Read MoreHow To Compare Replacement Water Pumps For Diesel Trucks
This article was originally published on FleetEquipmentMag.com. The water pump needs to be replaced right away when it shows signs of failure. Obviously, if it fails completely, coolant won’t circulate through the engine block, causing the engine to overheat.
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