Water pump failed on my Dad's '09 Highlander, as the post suggests.
However, the vehicle only had 18,500 miles on it when it did.
This brings up the question: Are there some parts that just need regular exercise on a car? It's things like this that makes me weary of older, low mileage cars if I was looking to buy used. Are there other more critical parts that might fail early in their mileage like this due to lack of use and short-tripping?
Any mechanics/those in the know have a take on this?
However, the vehicle only had 18,500 miles on it when it did.
This brings up the question: Are there some parts that just need regular exercise on a car? It's things like this that makes me weary of older, low mileage cars if I was looking to buy used. Are there other more critical parts that might fail early in their mileage like this due to lack of use and short-tripping?
Any mechanics/those in the know have a take on this?