Upper and lower radiator hose

[jp2005]

Hey guys quick question. I have decided to change the upper radiator hose, but I was thinking about changing the lower also. The lower is 21.00 bucks thou!!! Whats your advice? The upper is really soft and kind of big where it connects to radiator.

2007, Engine 2.4
71,000 well maintenance

Thank you

[cobra259]

Originally Posted by jp2005

Hey guys quick question. I have decided to change the upper radiator hose, but I was thinking about changing the lower also. The lower is 21.00 bucks thou!!! Whats your advice? The upper is really soft and kind of big where it connects to radiator.

2007, Engine 2.4
71,000 well maintenance

Thank you

21.00 is not a lot for a custom hose chage them both.

[avgwarhawk]

Change both. If the top one is soft and bulging the lower is looking the same way. $21.00 beats a $100.00 tow bill and possible blown motor from overheating any day of the week.

[turbonut]

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[jp2005]

Thanks guys!

[PuPPy]

i tot rubber hose is soft and only need change if its harden and crack?

[avgwarhawk]

The hose could either be very soft with bulging areas or hard/cracked. The hose should be firm but pliable in the hand. It should not visibly swell when the fluid inside is at operating temperature. Often a bad soft hose has very soft spots along it's body. Most certainly does not feel like a new hose. Hoses should last upwards of 80K+ miles. Personally I have not changed a hose in my past 4 vehicles. All went over 100K miles and beyond.

[jp2005]

I went ahead and changed both hoses. I guess just preventative maint. Thanks guys I also flushed my radiator while I was at it.