Auto Repair & Maintenance Glossary: W

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water pump: A device that circulates liquid through the cooling system by pumping it from the engine water jackets to the radiator.

water separators: A device found on diesel vehicles that removes any water that may have contaminated the diesel fuel.

wheel bearings: The inner and outer bearings found at each wheel that cushion the contact between the wheel and the spindle it sits on.