Leaking coolant hoses - replacement question

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Sep 9, 2012 | 11:40 AM

acetrade11

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Leaking coolant hoses - replacement question

HELLO EVERYONE IM NEW TO THE CAR REPAIRING. NEVER REPAIRED A CAR JUST GOT IN AND DROVE. ANYWAY, MY CAR HAS BEEN LEAKING IN BOTH THE TUBES WHAT QUALITY TUBES DO I GET?

Sep 9, 2012 | 11:46 AM

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Re: HELP COOLING SYSTEM

Oem

Sep 14, 2012 | 12:44 AM

acetrade11

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Re: HELP COOLING SYSTEM

thank you jdmh22eg2

Sep 14, 2012 | 04:26 AM

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Re: HELP COOLING SYSTEM

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Originally Posted by acetrade11

HELLO EVERYONE IM NEW TO THE CAR REPAIRING. NEVER REPAIRED A CAR JUST GOT IN AND DROVE. ANYWAY, MY CAR HAS BEEN LEAKING IN BOTH THE TUBES WHAT QUALITY TUBES DO I GET?

In the future, please do not post in all caps as it is considered shouting and also is difficult to read.

Sep 14, 2012 | 01:29 PM

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Re: HELP COOLING SYSTEM

oem is good you could just bring your old tubes to orileys or some other place and tell them you need that.. lol

Sep 14, 2012 | 01:49 PM

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Re: HELP COOLING SYSTEM

if you get your tubes tied nothing can leak out anymore

Sep 15, 2012 | 05:37 AM

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Re: HELP COOLING SYSTEM

ok thanks

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Sep 15, 2012 | 04:44 PM

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Re: Leaking coolant hoses - replacement question

auto parts store replacement ones will be fine.

its not a damn tire, just a rubber tube. replace it every 6 years is recommended. 10 years max.

might as well replace all them them since its not very hard.

Sep 15, 2012 | 05:53 PM

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Re: Leaking coolant hoses - replacement question

Get a decent brand preferably. Napa, Gates, Dayco, Goodyear, etc. Hoses aren't expensive and one just rupturing on the highway could leave you stranded.

Sep 15, 2012 | 06:24 PM

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Ryan Lwin

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Re: Leaking coolant hoses - replacement question

Except that after replacing the tube, OP has to burp the system.... It's not so simple if OP has never done it before.

Sep 15, 2012 | 07:36 PM

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Re: Leaking coolant hoses - replacement question

^to burp system (bleed coolant system)

jack up front end...turn hvac to heat setting....remove radiator cap.....let car run for 20 mins.

Sep 15, 2012 | 07:38 PM

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Re: Leaking coolant hoses - replacement question

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hmmmm...Ive never heard that. I have OEM on a 95 civic...ive been told to inspect the hoses every 6 months, and if you see cracks/stress/wear to change.

they're cheap, maybe I change em tomorrow for giggles.