Glossary / Engine

pump

10 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

A pump helps move liquids in a car. If it gets rusty or damaged, it might not work properly, causing problems like no windshield washer fluid coming out.

Technical Definition

The pump in a vehicle is responsible for moving fluids, such as coolant or windshield washer fluid, throughout the system. Corrosion can hinder its functionality, leading to fluid flow issues.

Hear It Discussed

"had pulled the transmission apart to replace a pump. It is a pump in it, which is something I've never seen from a manual transmission. And the fact that it locked itself in fifth gear and the pump..."
The Ugliest US Bumpers Ever Produced — Carmudgeon Ep. 245 w Jason Cammisa & Derek Tam-Scott The Carmudgeon Show 12:39

"[499.2s] enough. But in fact, it isn't because most of that is air. Really? Yeah. It's a pump, [505.3s] basically, that thing, that thing that you're pouring. Well, the reservoir in this car is"
#2656: Remote Nonstarter The Best of Car Talk 08:19

"check your fluid make sure you don't have any leaks get into the pump yeah do you have any noises is it growling uh it at all or squealing at you at all or anything no it's not offering me any..."
What's Under The Hood? Listen for 3 Minutes and Find Out! Under The Hood show 16:36