{"id":4976,"date":"2023-04-09T18:12:04","date_gmt":"2023-04-09T17:12:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiatordude.com\/?p=4976"},"modified":"2023-04-09T18:12:04","modified_gmt":"2023-04-09T17:12:04","slug":"how-to-change-the-upper-radiator-hose","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.radiatordude.com\/how-to-change-the-upper-radiator-hose\/","title":{"rendered":"How to change the upper radiator hose?"},"content":{"rendered":"

If your car is like most, the upper radiator hose connects the radiator to the water pump. Over time, the hose can become hard and brittle, eventually developing cracks. If you notice any cracks or leaks in your upper radiator hose, it’s time to replace it. Changing the upper radiator hose is a relatively easy task that can be completed in an afternoon with a few tools.<\/p>\n

To change the upper radiator hose, remove the negative battery cable, disconnect the hose from the radiator, and then remove the hose from the engine. installation is the reverse of removal.<\/p>\n

How do you change the upper radiator hose? <\/h2>\n

It is important to make sure your car has cooled down before touching or opening the radiator. You can do this by placing a large pan under the radiator and draining it by unscrewing the drain plug. Once the radiator is drained, you can remove the hose clamps on both ends of the hose and put the hose clamps on to the new radiator hose. Be sure to put the new hose in the proper position before starting your car.<\/p>\n

You can replace an upper radiator hose without draining the radiator, but it might be messy. You do not need to drain the whole radiator, only so that the level of fluid is below the level of the upper radiator hose so that the hose is empty. The radiator fluid can then be topped up.<\/p>\n

How easy is it to replace a radiator hose <\/h3>\n