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Old 04-02-2012, 08:08 PM
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I took my car to my Toyota dealership and they pointed out that my water pump is leaking as it was making a strange noise and opening the hood revealed a white streak on its underside.

Is it expensive to fix? Will it result in my coolant levels decreasing, and if so, should I be replenishing my coolant until I can get the pump replaced?


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OK, so that's a drag ! Take a read through this thread, may well help.

https://www.scionlife.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=170350

Depending on your warranty status, replacement might be free! Cost of a new pump isn't too bad, but the installation billing is a bit tough !
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OK, so that's a drag ! Take a read through this thread, may well help.

https://www.scionlife.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=170350

Depending on your warranty status, replacement might be free! Cost of a new pump isn't too bad, but the installation billing is a bit tough !
Installation cost I'm not too worried about since my best friend's father runs a body shop and can probably get me his price on a replacement pump.
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Originally Posted by DJrepresent
Installation cost I'm not too worried about since my best friend's father runs a body shop and can probably get me his price on a replacement pump.
If you have someone who can give you discounts on parts and labor, then that may be the best bet. Still, read the thread I linked and make note of the current part number and others observations -- may be helpful .
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If I can't get it repaired right away, I wanted to ask, should I keep replenishing the coolant?
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Originally Posted by DJrepresent
If I can't get it repaired right away, I wanted to ask, should I keep replenishing the coolant?
Are you asking if it's OK for the coolant level to go below the low mark -- I'm thinking you already know the answer to that. Still, it's your car !
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