cooling system

Water Pump Failure: Warning Signs and Solutions

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Water Pump Failure: Warning Signs and Solutions

It was 7:45 AM on a cold February morning when Sarah rushed into my shop, panic written all over her face. Her 2011 Honda Civic was steaming like a teapot on the highway, and she’d barely made it to my parking lot. The temperature gauge was pegged at hot, and a distinct sweet smell of … Read more

Thermostat Failure: Symptoms and Replacement

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Thermostat Failure: Symptoms and Replacement

Few components in your vehicle’s cooling system are as deceptively simple—and critically important—as the humble thermostat. About the size of a hockey puck, this unassuming device regulates coolant flow between your engine and radiator, ensuring your engine runs at its optimal temperature. Yet, when it fails—which it inevitably will over time—it can trigger a cascade … Read more