How often should you replace a car water pump?
Your car’s water pump has a long lifespan but we recommended you replace it at the same time you replace the timing belt. Most vehicles require that the timing belt be replaced at around 100,000 to 150,000 kilometres. Replacing a water pump is difficult and best handled by a professional.
How long does an average water pump last?
I would say from my experience that a water pump will last about an average of 10 years or 100,000 miles. Feel free to use this as a rule of thumb but remember that your results may vary and you water pump may last much longer or fail much sooner.
How can I tell if my water pump needs to be replaced?
Mechanics can check for coolant flow by comparing the temperature of different parts (hoses) of the cooling system. In some cars, the flow of coolant is visible in the expansion tank. If a water pump is driven by the timing belt, it is often replaced as a precaution during the timing belt replacement.
How much does it cost to replace a Honda water pump?
Many Honda owners, however, opt to replace the water pump together with the timing belt because if the water pump fails later it will cost the same labor to replace. Plus, a water pump is not a very expensive part ($45-$170).
How long should an old water pump last?
The service life of most original equipment water pumps should be 100,000 miles or longer. Some cheap replacement water pumps, however, may not last 30,000 miles before they start to leak. That’s why you should recommend a top-quality replacement water pump if a customer’s old water pump has called it quits.
How much does it cost to replace a water pump?
At about 150,000 miles the water pump started to leak ever so slightly out of the weep hole. I told my sister that I would replace it but asked her to pick up the part. She got a cheap remanufactured water pump from China. I think the replacement water pump was around $25.
How much does it cost to replace water pump in Ford Explorer?
The average cost for a Ford Explorer water pump replacement is between $632 and $760. Labor costs are estimated between $488 and $616 while parts are priced at $144. This range does not include taxes and fees, and does not factor in your specific model year or unique location. Related repairs may also be needed.
Mechanics can check for coolant flow by comparing the temperature of different parts (hoses) of the cooling system. In some cars, the flow of coolant is visible in the expansion tank. If a water pump is driven by the timing belt, it is often replaced as a precaution during the timing belt replacement.
When to replace timing belt and water pump?
Most vehicles require that the timing belt be replaced at around 100,000 to 150,000 kilometres. By replacing the water pump at the same time, you reduce labour costs and help prevent unpleasant surprises.
Your car’s water pump has a long lifespan but we recommended you replace it at the same time you replace the timing belt. Most vehicles require that the timing belt be replaced at around 100,000 to 150,000 kilometres. Replacing a water pump is difficult and best handled by a professional.
Many Honda owners, however, opt to replace the water pump together with the timing belt because if the water pump fails later it will cost the same labor to replace. Plus, a water pump is not a very expensive part ($45-$170).
Most vehicles require that the timing belt be replaced at around 100,000 to 150,000 kilometres. By replacing the water pump at the same time, you reduce labour costs and help prevent unpleasant surprises.