Auto Repair
The checking of the radiator and heater hoses is one of the simpler checks we can make on our vehicles and yet the failure of these parts remains one of the more frequent causes of mechanical breakdown.
The first inspection is to visually look at every hose clamp for signs of leakage where the hose is clamped. Tighten or replace any hose clamp that has signs of it permitting a loss of antifreeze. Next squeeze every hose with your fingers. You will be looking for hoses that are hard and brittle and may have signs of cracking. Hoses in this condition will eventually break and should be replaced before this happens. Less frequent are hoses that are too soft and will blow up like a balloon while the vehicle is running.
Auto Repair
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