{"id":660,"date":"2019-02-26T11:02:41","date_gmt":"2019-02-26T16:02:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/?p=660"},"modified":"2023-01-11T16:16:11","modified_gmt":"2023-01-11T21:16:11","slug":"water-pump","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/water-pump\/","title":{"rendered":"Does your vehicle have a water pump problem?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A few signs could mean that there&#8217;s a\u00a0problem with an important vehicle part.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Those who find engine coolant on the ground, notice that their vehicle\u2019s temperature gauge is running higher than normal, or see the check engine light turn on may have water pump issue.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Water pumps help keep engines from overheating by circulating antifreeze through the engine to the radiator.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>How to handle water pump problems<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s recommended that motorists experiencing these issues have their vehicle checked at an automotive service center.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Technicians should do a visual inspection and perform a cooling system pressure test to determine where the leak may be. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cExternal leaks are easier to find than internal engine leaks, but with today\u2019s cars being so compactly built the technician may need to remove shield and other items to see where the coolant is leaking from,\u201d the General Manager for HomeTowne Auto Repair &amp; Tire said.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Dodge Charger that had a leaking water pump was recently brought to HomeTowne Auto Repair &amp; Tire.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cTo address the issue, we replaced the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">timing chain and timing chain guides,\u201d the manager explained. \u201cWe also used high quality valve cover gaskets to avoid future oil leaks.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HomeTowne Auto Repair &amp; Tire is an authorized Michelin and BFGoodrich tire dealer located in Woodbridge, Virginia. Automotive repair services are performed on all makes and models, including oil changes, brakes, alignments, inspections, and computer engine diagntics.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/dodge-charger-valve-cover-gasket-timing-chain-e1551195889471.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-662\" src=\"http:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/dodge-charger-valve-cover-gasket-timing-chain-300x146.jpg\" alt=\"Water Pump\" width=\"300\" height=\"146\" \/><\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-663\" src=\"http:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/dodge-charger-water-pump-driven-by-timing-chain-300x145.jpg\" alt=\"Water Pump\" width=\"300\" height=\"145\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A few signs could mean that there&#8217;s a\u00a0problem with an important vehicle part. 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