Radiator Hoses - they're important!

Your radiator hoses carry coolant between your engine and radiator. It’s an important job. If a hose fails, you could lose your engine coolant which might lead to overheating and very expensive engine damage. So you want to make sure you always have good hoses.

Radiator hoses are very resilient, but they are subjected to very harsh conditions. Think about it, the temperature might be below freezing when you start your engine and the coolant could be up over 100 degrees Fahrenheit within a mile. These extreme internal temperature fluctuations contribute to hose degradation from the inside. Oil splashing on the outside of a hose will cause the hose material to soften over time too.

Ozone can also eat away at the hose. The bottom line is that hoses don’t last forever and they do need to be replaced.

If you see steam coming from under your hood, you probably have a cooling system leak somewhere. Other signs are puddles of coolant under the vehicle, bulges in the radiator hose, cracks or a spongy feel. You might even notice your temperature gauge a bit to the high/hot side. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, have your cooling system inspected.

If you have a coolant system flush or you have repairs done, like a water pump replacement or radiator repair, it is also a good idea to have your hoses checked for wear and if necessary, replaced at that time. You may also need the radiator pressure cap replaced, but your Daddio's OnPoint Auto Repair technician can discuss that with you once he's evaluated your system. It is very important that the coolant be serviced when you replace a radiator or water pump so that there are plenty of anti-corrosion additives in the coolant to coat and protect the new parts that have been installed. Simply reusing the old coolant can lead to rapid corrosion of the newly installed parts.

The most common reason for engine failure is a failed cooling system. Ask your service advisor at Daddio's OnPoint Auto Repair if it’s time for a cooling system inspection or service. You can eliminate potentially disastrous damage with proper cooling system maintenance - and that's a good thing to keeping your vehicle running.

At Daddio's OnPoint Auto Repair, LLC we install quality NAPA replacement parts and offer a 24,000 mile/24 month warranty.

Trust Daddio's OnPoint...because when you're getting your vehicle repaired, you want it done on point!