On a Kia Rio, is the water pump a part of the engine?

Asked by Jen18_tweety Dec 13, 2014 at 01:29 PM about the 2003 Kia Rio Base

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I was wondering if the water pump is a part of the engine on a 2003 Kia Rio?  My mechanic doesn't think so at all, but I have been told that it is.

4 Answers
56,630

TransAm77 answered 10 years ago

The water pump is ALWAYS part of any engine. It's what circulates the anti- freeze though the engine and radiator. Its a bolt on part, either outside the engine run by a belt(usually serpentine) or it's behind the timing belt cover and run by the timing belt.

1 people found this helpful.
Best Answer Mark helpful
11,075

ytlas answered 10 years ago

You apparently use the term "Mechanic" quite loosely. If you have other options for mechanics, maybe you should consider them.

1 people found this helpful.
Mark helpful
144,885

T_S_T answered 10 years ago

On the kia rio,Trans AM,is correct,it is located inside the timing cover,and ran by the timing belt.

Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

Rio

Looking for a Used Rio in your area?

CarGurus has 181 nationwide Rio listings starting at $2,900.

Postal Code:

Shortcuts

Search Kia Rio Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    brotherben
    Reputation
    2,300
  • #2
    flippinthemadstyles
    Reputation
    1,080
  • #3
    T_S_T
    Reputation
    810
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Toyota Corolla
151 Great Deals out of 2,438 listings starting at $4,295
Used Honda Civic
195 Great Deals out of 4,054 listings starting at $440
Used Hyundai Accent
26 Great Deals out of 464 listings starting at $2,499
Used Hyundai Elantra
156 Great Deals out of 4,214 listings starting at $100
Used Kia Optima
12 Great Deals out of 270 listings starting at $3,920
Used Toyota Camry
60 Great Deals out of 1,072 listings starting at $3,995
Used Kia Sportage
42 Great Deals out of 1,927 listings starting at $1,054
Used Honda Accord
55 Great Deals out of 995 listings starting at $2,000
Used Nissan Sentra
65 Great Deals out of 1,744 listings starting at $1,995
Used Ford Focus
19 Great Deals out of 520 listings starting at $2,499

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.