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Water pump leak

Water pump leak Prevent water pump leaks by using only the factory coolant For decades all carmakers used the traditional green coolant. It worked well as long as we changed it at least once every 2 years or 24,000 miles. The ethylene glycol provided freeze protection and the additives in the coolant prevented cooling system corrosion. Coolant also contains a water pump lubricant to keep the two rotating carbon seals inside the water running smoothly. The downsides of green coolant Unfortunately, the older green coolant used silicates to provide the … Read More