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Simple Answers from Dirks Automotive & Transmission for Oroville: Water Pump

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:My water pump went out and it cost much more to replace than ones I've had replaced in the past. My Oroville technician said it's because of where it's located. Why is th...
Published on: Jul 25, 2023

Simple Answers from Dirks Automotive & Transmission for Oroville: Water Pump

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:My water pump went out and it costs much more to replace than ones I've had replaced in the past. My Oroville technician said it's because of where it's located. Why is t...
Published on: Sep 01, 2022

Water Pump

Let's talk water pumps for vehicles in Oroville, CA. The engine is cooled by coolant/antifreeze mixed with water. This mixture circulates around the engine, absorbing some of the heat. The coolan...
Published on: Mar 28, 2021

Water Pump

Let's talk water pumps for autos in Oroville, CA. The engine is cooled by coolant/antifreeze mixed with water. This mixture circulates around the engine, absorbing some of the heat. The coolant then f...
Published on: Oct 05, 2019

Dirks Automotive & Transmission Tech Question On Your Water Pump

{{ image('NDE4') }} Dirks Automotive & Transmission Tech Question:I was driving on the freeway in CA and my vehicle engine started to get hot. I turned off my air conditioner and was able to drive th...
Published on: Aug 28, 2019

Water Pump

{{ image('MzUx') }} The cooling system in an engine has five components: the radiator, the radiator cap, the hoses, the thermostat and the water pump. The water pump  is literally the heart of t...
Published on: May 10, 2016