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2torial #0714:
Learn2 Flush a
Car Radiator (Continued)
 Inspect the clamps and the
hoses
There are two radiator hoses you'll want to
check. The hose at the top of the radiator carries
the hot coolant away from the engine, and the hose
at the bottom carries the cooled coolant back to
the engine. These hoses may be on either side of
the radiator, but they're always opposite each
other. Don't put this off--check before you
continue with the flushing. Changing the hoses
requires that you drain the radiator first--so
checking the hoses before you refill the radiator
will prevent an unnecessary second draining.
- Inspect the radiator hoses for leaks,
cracks or soft, mushy condition. Look for signs
of rust on the clamps that hold the hoses.
- If you find one bad hose, the other
hose will probably go bad in the near future.
Because the coolant must be drained to replace
the hoses, it makes sense to replace both at the
same time. But don't actually replace the
hoses until you drain the radiator.
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