Martin Automotive, LLC.
2136 Washington Road, Washington, IL 61571 309.745.9513
Martin Automotive, LLC. Tech Question:
I was driving on the freeway in IL and my vehicle engine started to get hot. I turned off my air conditioner and was able to drive the short distance to my meeting and then found a shop in Washington. It turns out that my water pump was leaking. It cost me many hundreds of dollars to get it fixed. What could I have done to avoid this?
Martin Automotive, LLC. Answer:
This guy's story really did have a happy ending. When you continue driving when your engine's overheating you risk a catastrophic engine failure. It really is a good idea to pull over and let your vehicle engine cool down before driving again. If you add water or coolant, be sure your engine is cool or you risk serious burns.
Now there's no way for Washington drivers to predict when their water pump will fail – they just wear out. This fellow's water pump replacement was more expensive because his water pump is driven by his timing belt. That requires a lot of hours to get to the water pump and then put everything back on the engine.
A money saving tip from Martin Automotive, LLC. in Washington: if your water pump is driven by your timing belt – replace the pump when you have your scheduled timing belt replacement. That way most of the work is already done and you don't have to pay for it twice.
Check with your friendly and knowledgeable professionals at Martin Automotive, LLC. about when your timing belt should be replaced.
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Martin Automotive, LLC.
2136 Washington Road
Washington, IL 61571
309.745.9513
At Martin Automotive, LLC. we install quality NAPA replacement parts.