Should i replace my 08 civic water pump if it has 112,000 miles?
I have a 2008 Honda civic lx and it has 112,000 miles. Some of my friends say to replace the water pump and others say just wait until I see any leaks or hear any noises. Right now my car is running pretty good and there's no leak and my car is not over heating. So what should I do?
The phrase, "If it ain't broke, don't 'fix' it" doesn't always hold true, but it certainly does in this case. If you have used the correct, dark blue, non-silicated, genuine Honda long-life coolant in your car, and changed it regularly, you shouldn't EVER need to replace the water pump.
If, however, you have neglected the system, and/or used the regular green coolant, then yes, you should replace the pump at some point pro-actively. The water pump in one of my Civics failed in rural Alabama on a 101° day a few years ago, and it was not a fun experience. It cost a lot to get towed nearly 50 miles and fixed. Luckily it didn't blow the engine or warp the head. It happened because I was poor and didn't have the water pump replaced.
By the way, despite well-meaning but misinformed comments to the contrary, your car does NOT have a timing belt. No Civic has had one since 2005.
Does your Civic still have the original timing belt? If so, replace the belt and the water pump at the same time. Yes, you are due.
Yes and timing belt
James M, is correct. Your Civic uses a chain and not a belt. The people telling you to replace the pump are referring to older Civics where the water pump was driven by the cam belt. It is common to replace the pump at the same time as the belt on these cars. You do not have to worry about a cam belt breaking so leave the pump alone. It may last another 112,000 miles.
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