Has anyone used Duralast waterpump, how long they last?

[96ToyoCam164K]

So, it's only been 5 months and I've already put nearly 20,000 miles on my waterpump from Duralast. But I don't wanna get too comfortable as I'm not sure if those make it up to 60,000 miles.

Anyone tried using it, how long does it last for?

[carsrus]

Thats dependent on a buncha factors.

My basically all city miles camry had the oem pump seize at 110k. My other car has almost 180k on the original pump but its 50/50 highway/city.

More idle time = more revolutions on everything.

[JohnGD]

That's a lot of miles! The Duralast one has that symbol on the pump that looks like the same aftermarket Japanese company sold through NAPA (Alstrom?). Did the box say Made in Japan?

Should be fine for the typical 5yr/60K-mile schedule (I don't go for the 90K, 105K, or 120K schedule with timing components. 60K miles out it goes with pulleys, oil seals and the timing belt.)

Just keep an eye on it after 60K for coolant leak from the weep hole. That pump has lifetime warranty, I wonder if that covers normal wear and tear.

Just curious will you go for an Aisin pump next time?

Originally Posted by 96ToyoCam164K

So, it's only been 5 months and I've already put nearly 20,000 miles on my waterpump from Duralast. But I don't wanna get too comfortable as I'm not sure if those make it up to 60,000 miles.

Anyone tried using it, how long does it last for?

[96ToyoCam164K]

Originally Posted by JohnGD

That's a lot of miles! The Duralast one has that symbol on the pump that looks like the same aftermarket Japanese company sold through NAPA (Alstrom?). Did the box say Made in Japan?

Should be fine for the typical 5yr/60K-mile schedule (I don't go for the 90K, 105K, or 120K schedule with timing components. 60K miles out it goes with pulleys, oil seals and the timing belt.)

Just keep an eye on it after 60K for coolant leak from the weep hole. That pump has lifetime warranty, I wonder if that covers normal wear and tear.

Just curious will you go for an Aisin pump next time?

I think it said China on it

I will 'try' to order an Aisin pump next time...but the past 2 times Ive had timing belt/water pump issues I had to buy the cheapest thing available as it was unexpected.

I'm still convinced that my other water pump had 210,000 miles on it. When my timing belt broke, I paid a shop to do the complete job. But when I was stranded few months ago and the mechanic pulled it, the water pump was a Toyota and was seized

By the way, those are 20,000 in mostly highway miles, with some of those miles involving steep inclines at 8-10,000 feet and RPM at about 5,000-6,000. I try not to push the car too much going over a mountain pass but if I don't I'll start going backwards...

[ghettosled]

i bought my past water pump from napa and i think it was a duralast. i installed it at 99k miles and im now at 190k miles. so its been 91k miles and running great.

[JohnGD]

For some those driving conditions, are you using a synthetic-blend or fully synthetic ATF?

The water pump I got with the same symbol (as on Autozone's web picture) from NAPA was made in Japan (but that was for an Accord).

Yeah, a lot of pumps are now made in China these days. Including those reboxed by Cardone Select, Gates, and Bosch. I want to start trying out Bosch pumps at Pep Boys because those can stand low silicated coolants, as the instruction sheet in the box says, like the 5-year G-05.

If you got 200K miles out of the original pump then it's great. However some Gen-5 original pumps die way early like 25K miles or so.

IMO we should be able to expect any major brand pump to last 90-120K miles (typical timing belt intervals). For your Duralast pump I'd say at least 90K. That's the Gen-4 interval for timing belts, and the same pumps are used in Gen-4.

However, water pump is something I'd replace preventatively, not until it's leaking from the weep hole.

Originally Posted by 96ToyoCam164K

I think it said China on it

I will 'try' to order an Aisin pump next time...but the past 2 times Ive had timing belt/water pump issues I had to buy the cheapest thing available as it was unexpected.

I'm still convinced that my other water pump had 210,000 miles on it. When my timing belt broke, I paid a shop to do the complete job. But when I was stranded few months ago and the mechanic pulled it, the water pump was a Toyota and was seized

By the way, those are 20,000 in mostly highway miles, with some of those miles involving steep inclines at 8-10,000 feet and RPM at about 5,000-6,000. I try not to push the car too much going over a mountain pass but if I don't I'll start going backwards...