Wheelock's Service
620 E Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50010 515.233.3035

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Wheelock's Service Tech Question On Your Water Pump

{{ image('NDE4') }} Wheelock's Service Tech Question:I was driving on the freeway in IA and my vehicle engine started to get hot. I turned off my air conditioner and was able to drive the short dista...
Published on: Jun 05, 2022

Water Pump

Let's talk water pumps for autos in AMES, IA. The engine is cooled by coolant/antifreeze mixed with water. This mixture circulates around the engine, absorbing some of the heat. The coolant then flows...
Published on: Mar 22, 2021

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: Jul 10, 2020

Simple Answers from Wheelock's Service for AMES: 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 AMES technician said it's because of where it's located. Why is that?W...
Published on: Jun 19, 2020

Water Pump

Let's talk water pumps for vehicles in AMES, IA. The engine is cooled by coolant/antifreeze mixed with water. This mixture circulates around the engine, absorbing some of the heat. The coolant th...
Published on: Mar 25, 2018

Simple Answers from Wheelock's Service for AMES: 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 AMES technician said it's because of where it's located. Why is that?...
Published on: Jul 04, 2017

Wheelock's Service Tech Question On Your Water Pump

{{ image('NDE4') }} Wheelock's Service Tech Question:I was driving on the freeway in IA and my vehicle engine started to get hot. I turned off my air conditioner and was able to drive the short dista...
Published on: May 06, 2017