2006-12-10 08:15:36 · 6 answers · asked by stealth5033 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
it means that the hose needs to be replaced. the wall of the hose has grown weak from heat and wear. it should be replaced before driving.
2006-12-10 08:22:10 · answer #1 · answered by dolls7949 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why are you wasting your time with coolant exchange ?? I can't believe the gimmicks that have come along. The radiator hose collapsed because the system is under vacuum, probably due to the fact that the thermostst is closed, You can't do a coolant exchange with the thermostat closed as there is no circulation. perhaps the operator is inexperienced.It is a totally useless procedure and serves to stir up all the sediment in your cooling system and allow it to reach the radiator so it can plug it up.
2006-12-10 09:43:12 · answer #2 · answered by tronary 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You pulled a vacuum.The upper hose operates under pressure and the lower will pull a vacuum at higher throttle.The lower usually has a spring in it to keep from collapsing.Your upper hose is probably still fine.
2006-12-10 08:18:02 · answer #3 · answered by gdwrnch40 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ditto. Replace the hose.
2006-12-10 08:30:08 · answer #4 · answered by Naughtums 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
anytime a hose collapses, replace it.
2006-12-10 12:58:36 · answer #5 · answered by mister ss 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like thermostat might be closing on you.
2006-12-10 13:40:58 · answer #6 · answered by Suzanne M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋