Wouldn't it be great if cars just worked perfectly from the moment we bought them to the moment we traded them in for something new? Unfortunately, they don’t. We depend on these vehicles to transport us to work, the grocery store, and picking the kids up from school on a daily basis. Like all machines, they eventually start to break down. The good news is that many times a repair just means replacing a broken or worn out part. Learning to spot the signs of a pending repair, like a failing radiator hose, can help prevent the need for emergency roadside assistance. Check out some of the warning signs below, and discover why you should replace that failing rubber hose with a silicone performance hose today.

Puddle In The Driveway

The most common sign of problems with your radiator hose is a puddle in the driveway, garage, or on the ground wherever it is you park your car. Look for the fluid to have a green tint to it and it might also have a slightly sweet smell.

Overheating Engine

The radiator helps to keep your engine cool even when it’s hot outside and you’re taking a 300 mile road trip. However, if you start to notice the temperature gauge on your car inching up toward the danger zone, it may indicate that there’s a lack of radiator fluid, or that something has gone wrong with the radiator hose.

Cracks Or Disconnection

As a car owner, you should occasionally open the hood of your car and make a visual inspection of the engine compartment. Take a look at both the upper and lower sections of your radiator hose (if you can see them). Look for any cracking, bulging, leaking, or signs that it’s becoming disconnected from the radiator or the motor.

If you check for these signs of radiator hose failure and suspect that it may be happening in your own car, it’s important to take it to a mechanic or replace the hose yourself. Thanks to the superior durability, flexibility, and ease of removal associated with performance silicone hoses, we recommend shopping for your new one here at FlexTech.