The car hose that connects the radiator to the coolant system is vulnerable to the wear and tear of temperature, weather and other factors. If it comes loose or splits, you will have a disaster on your hands.
Car Hose
There are several car hoses in your car:
- Upper radiator hose
- Water pump bypass hose
- Outlet heater hose
Usually when people think of the hose in their engine it is the upper radiator hose, which happens to be the one that usually fails. When it fails you will lose your engine cooling system. Your engine could be damaged beyond repair if it overheats, but even if the engine comes out of the situation ok, there are many parts that could be damaged and need replacing.
This problem is easy to avoid. If you check your belts and hoses every season or at least once per year you’re likely to catch a problem before it becomes a very expensive situation. But, most car owners are not going to take the time to do the dirty work of checking hoses and belts.
Hose Checks
The best way to keep after good hose health is to use a mechanic like A1 Performance Auto Repair for your oil changes. You’ll need several oil changes per year and hose and belt checks are a part of the service at A1 Performance Auto Repair.
Of course, if your car starts to overheat, no matter the cause, you need to see a mechanic as soon as possible. Your car’s engine, radiator and other parts will be damaged when it overheats. It is not a good idea to drive it.
A1 Performance Auto Repair
Stop by A1 Performance Auto Repair when you need your next oil change. We’ll be happy to check your hoses and belts to see if they are still in great condition.
