Expert Chevrolet Water Pump Service & Replacement in Beaverton, OR

If the water pump in your car's engine goes out, the engine will quickly overheat. That can mean extensive and costly damage, which is why you should never drive a vehicle that is overheating. If the water pump is to blame for your engine overheating, then our factory-trained technicians would like to help get the problem solved quickly and affordably. At Carr Chevrolet, we believe in keeping our customers well-informed every step of the way. That's why we put together the following information on Chevy water pump replacement and service.

What Does the Water Pump in a Car Do?

It's called a water pump even though it's never a good idea to run just water in your engine's cooling system. Instead, you should always have the right mixture of water and factory-approved antifreeze coolant. Once the system is filled, the water pump will begin circulating the coolant around the engine. Once the coolant is hot enough, a thermostat valve opens to allow the hot coolant into the radiator, and the cooler coolant that's in the radiator will be pumped into the engine.

How Can You Tell if Your Vehicle's Water Pump is Bad?

Perhaps the most significant sign of a bad water pump is an overheating engine. Today, most engines at least have aluminum heads, and often aluminum engine blocks. This means any extra heat is likely to warp the metal and render the engine useless. Another sign of a bad water pump is a leak coming from the front of the engine and behind the radiator.

We've mentioned it above, but it's worth repeating; This is why you should never drive your vehicle when it's running too hot. If the temperature warning light comes on or the temperature gauge is heading into the red, safely pull over and arrange for a tow.

Even if you let the engine cool down to a safe level, it won't take more than a few blocks to heat back up to dangerous levels. It'll be quicker and easier to simply have the vehicle towed to our service center. If you need help making arrangements to get it here, give us a call.

Contact the Service Center at Carr Chevrolet in Beaverton, OR

We get excited about helping drivers throughout the Portland Area get the most out of their ride, and we invite you to schedule your next service appointment right here online. If you have any questions, we'd love to speak with you over the phone or in person without an appointment at 15005 SW Tualatin Valley Highway, Beaverton, OR 97006.

Why are the Dealership Technicians at Carr Chevrolet a Safe Bet?

In our factory-authorized service center at Carr Chevrolet, we're saddened to hear customer stories about other mechanics not doing a very good job. We don't want you to ever have one of these kinds of stories again, so we go the extra mile to do all we can for every customer. Our technicians frequently attend training from factory experts. This way, we always know the details about the latest Chevy systems and technology, so you don't have to worry about a mechanic that just throws new parts at it until the problem goes away. We'll also use OEM and factory-approved parts and products so your GM model maintains the same high quality it rolled off the assembly line with.