Various defects and malfunctions can cause your car to overheat, including a damaged or worn-out water pump. If your engine does overheat, you'll likely experience a handful of symptoms.

The water pump (technically the coolant pump) is powered by the engine and circulates liquid coolant through the engine cooling system. Leaks and noise are signs of water pump failure, which can ...

a thermostat valve that opens when the desired operating temperature is reached and a water pump (or coolant pump) to circulate coolant through the engine, hoses and other components. Most ...