How Do You Replace Cooling System Heater Core Hoses?
The heater hose delivers the engine’s coolant into the heater core. A blower motor blows air through the heater core to deliver heat into the automobile’s interior. Symptoms that indicate you need to replace the heater hose are an engine gauge temperature reading that is higher than normal, the car’s heater doesn’t pump out heat or it leaks coolant. Follow a few steps to replace the heater hose. Check the level of coolant to determine that you have adequate antifreeze. Make sure that the car’s engine and radiator are cool before you remove the radiator cap. Make sure the radiator cap’s rubber ring is in good condition. Squeeze the cooling hose to make sure it is still soft and pliable, and check for dry rot, cracks or weaknesses. Place a drain pan or bucket under the radiator to catch the poisonous coolant. Safely discard the coolant if it is unusable and clean up any spills. Drain the coolant by pushing down and slowly turning the coolant pressure cap to release the pressure. Open the
