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The car’s water pump - short description and leading manufacturers

The water pump is useful in the car at the heat generated by the engine in the ambient air, because it drives the coolant. The water pump is located in the engine compartment, near the engine. It is integrated into the heating and cooling system. Popular brand manufacturer of water pumps are GATES, SKF, INA, BOSCH, CONTITECH, MAPCO and AIRTEX.

Tasks of the water pump. General information

The water pump has to drive the coolant and ensure the circulation needed for the heat exchange. It contributes to emission of the heat generated from the engine into the ambient air. The water pump makes an important contribution to ensuring that the engine quickly reaches its optimum operating temperature. Furthermore, this part of the car helps to keep the operating temperature constant and avoiding overheating. In modern vehicles, the water pump is driven mechanically or electrically. A mechanically driven water pump is integrated into the V-ribbed belt or into the toothed belt drive. The gear transmission ratio between the water pump and crank drive couples the speed of the water pump to the engine speed. An electrically driven water pump runs independently of the engine speed; it's performance can be adjusted to the engine speed. The electrically driven water pump contributes to the reduction of fuel consumption.

The lifespan of the water pump. If the water pump is defective

The water pump does not usually require maintenance and is designed to last for the entire lifespan of the engine. However, high loads and incorrect belt tension can cause damage to the water pump. For safety reasons it is advisable to undergo a periodic inspection of the heating and cooling system. Thus, attritions can be detected at an early stage. If the water pump is defective, it manifests itself through engine overheating, the vehicle stopping to work, steam leaking from the engine compartment or burning smell. A faulty water pump should be replaced only in the workshop since security may be jeopardized.

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