After my car warms up, the top and bottom radiator hoses are very hard.

Normally you can squeeze them, but this time I couldnt.

Anyone know what the problem might be or if there even is a problem?

Thanks In Advance.

-integlspwr-

 

air lock in the cooling system?

 

is the car running?

 

thats normal.

 

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yea the car is running when i do the squeeze test.

 

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i'll take off the rad cap and see if bubbles come up to the water neck.

 

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Anyone care to confirm?

 

that's normal. The higher pressure cap you use the harder the hoses will feel once the thermostat is open.

 

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ah i c. cool. my theromostat is hollowed out right now, does that matter?

 

thanks everyone for the reassurance..

 

It's normal. I'd be worried about a hose I can squeeze before I'd worry about one I can't. If you can't squeeze it that means your water pump is doing it's job and pumping water.