Some car enthusiasts ask: Can the car still be driven if the water pump is broken? Today, I will talk about this issue and hope it can be helpful to everyone. Let's first understand the function of the car engine water pump. As we all know, during normal driving, the engine temperature should not be too high. Excessive temperature can cause poor oil lubrication, increase engine wear, and reduce engine service life. Therefore, the role of the car cooling system is crucial. There are many cooling water circulation channels in the cylinder block of the engine, which are connected to the water tank through water pipes to form a cooling water circulation system. A water pump is installed at the upper outlet of the engine, which is driven by the engine belt to pump out the hot water in the engine cylinder block water channel and pump in the cold water, so that the cooling water in the engine can circulate. The cooling water is then dissipated through the radiator, thereby stabilizing the engine temperature within a certain range. This is the function of the car water pump and one of the working principles of the car cooling system. We know from the above that the function of a car water pump is to circulate coolant between the engine and the radiator tank if it continues to drive due to a broken water pump. If the car water pump is broken and continues to run, the consequences are very serious. Generally, when a water pump breaks down, it is due to damage to the bearings or sealing rings. Bearing damage can produce abnormal noise, while sealing ring damage can cause leakage of cooling water. The first to be damaged is the timing belt (which has been soaked in water). Once the timing belt is damaged, the engine is prone to valve failure and can no longer ignite. The consequence of frequent ignition is that the engine needs to be disassembled for repair. Can the car water pump still be turned on if it leaks? If the water pump leaks, it will cause a decrease in coolant and an increase in engine temperature; If the water pump is broken and does not circulate, it will cause the water tank temperature to be too high, the cooling water to not circulate, and the cooling fan to not work. In severe cases, the cooling water will immediately evaporate, and the engine temperature will be too high. At this time, stepping on the accelerator will make you feel powerless, and the engine will burn red. If the water pump is not working properly, the coolant cannot circulate in the engine for heat exchange, and the engine heat cannot be discharged, which will also cause the engine temperature to rise. If the water pump is damaged and not working, it will cause the engine to boil, that is, the water will boil. If not dealt with early, it will cause the engine to explode. Excessive engine temperature can reduce the lubrication ability of the engine oil, leading to increased wear and tear of the components. When the temperature reaches a certain level, it can cause serious malfunctions such as engine cylinder pulling or tile burning, ultimately resulting in engine burnout and scrapping. So the editor reminds that once the car water pump malfunctions or is damaged, the car should never continue to run or idle for a long time. It should be immediately shut down and sent for inspection and repair. If the water pump is broken, the car will have to lie down and start boiling within 10 kilometers in summer. The loud noise or water leakage in the water pump area are precursors to failure. After the water pump is broken, it will cause water leakage, and the water in the water tank will not circulate. The heat of the engine will continue to increase, and other components of the engine will also be affected and deteriorate. Therefore, as long as there is a problem with the car engine water pump, do not start it again. It will burn the cylinder gasket, pull the cylinder support tile, etc. Many serious faults, as soon as a problem occurs, are close to major engine repairs