In this Service Done Right episode, Nate Fink walks technicians through a comprehensive water pump replacement on a 2015 Subaru Forester, leveraging Mitchell 1 ProDemand® to streamline diagnosis and repair. After installing a used engine with an unknown history, Fink demonstrates why replacing the pump as a precaution is smart practice, and he shows how features like 1Search™ Plus quickly surface everything needed — TSBs, specifications, diagrams and torque values — without digging through multiple pages.
Fink explains how reviewing TSB drive belt updates can prevent comebacks, especially when updated components are required to address known noise issues. He also breaks down how to interpret coolant leak diagnosis data, including typical mileage ranges, cause and-fix patterns and when a failing water pump becomes a likely culprit. Throughout the repair, Fink uses clear visuals and step-by step guidance to remove, clean and install the new pump, thermostat and gasket.
The video concludes with a detailed cooling system bleed procedure, ensuring proper verification of thermostat operation, coolant flow and air removal using both scan-tool data and visual inspection.
Watch the full video to see every step in action and learn how ProDemand can make your next cooling system job faster, cleaner and more accurate. For more information, visit get.mitchell1.com/prodemand.
