Water-cooled engines use a water pump to circulate coolant throughout the engine. The coolant is responsible for removing heat from components to help reduce wear and maintain an optimal temperature.

Various defects and malfunctions can cause your car to overheat, including a damaged or worn-out water pump. If your engine does overheat, you'll likely experience a handful of symptoms.

The water pump (technically the coolant pump) is powered by the engine and circulates liquid coolant through the engine cooling system. Leaks and noise are signs of water pump failure, which can ...

David Whitman of South Pasadena works out of his patio to make water pumps that he likes to call “little fire engines.” He describes them as self-contained sprinkler systems that pump water ...

a thermostat valve that opens when the desired operating temperature is reached and a water pump (or coolant pump) to circulate coolant through the engine, hoses and other components. Most ...

A San Gabriel Valley man who built a water pump that was credited with saving a home from the Palisades Fire is getting inundated with calls and emails from apprehensive homeowners looking to protect ...