We’ve seen this one time and time again: water pump pulley ratio, meaning crank pulley and water pump pulley sizing. The ratio in size between the pulleys on the crankshaft and water pump must be what ...

Whether your goal is looks, efficiency, or merely getting your engine running, pulleys are critical parts, and there are important factors that need to be considered when selecting them. If you're ...

In our world, engine accessories are a power-robbing necessity. That's why aftermarket companies have come up with parts to minimize the losses. But is the power lost by spinning these accessories ...

Is your vehicle's water pump on the fritz? Think you can make the repair? Our how-to guide's here to help. Your vehicle’s water pump is one of the key components of its engine, responsible for moving ...

Zak is new to the CarBuzz team, working as a freelance content writer. When Zak isn't writing How To articles for CarBuzz he's working as a high school automotive technology instructor. Before ...

Your car’s water pump circulates coolant throughout the engine, where it soaks up heat, and into the radiator, where the coolant is cooled and then recirculated back to the engine to start the process ...

Your vehicle's engine cooling system is one of its most critical components. Its primary responsibility is to cycle coolant — which is a 50/50 mixture of water and antifreeze — through your engine to ...

During one of my many daily jaunts under the hood to inspect everything that's broken before and has been fixed, I noticed my smog pump pulley was beginning to wobble. During engine operation it ...