How Do You Look For Wear Or Leaks On Hoses And Clamps In A Plymouth Neon?
Performing basic maintenance like checking your hoses and clamps for damage and leaks will help your Plymouth Neon run better and more efficiently regardless of what year your vehicle is. Mechanics recommend you check your hoses and clamps once every 3 months. Step 1 Find the upper and lower radiator hoses, which go from the radiator to the engine, and from the radiator to your exhaust manifold. The coolant hose runs from your radiator to your intake manifold. The heater hoses run from the radiator to the back of the engine block, as do the hoses attached to the intake manifold. Step 2 Inspect each hose for cracks, frisions or tiny tears. Locating any of these means that hose needs to be replaced immediately. Wipe away grease before checking your hoses and clamps so you can better see the parts. Step 3 Run your hands down the hoses to make sure they feel firm, not soft or pliable. If the hoses are soft to the touch, replace them to prevent failure. Step 4 Squeeze each hose at both ends
