Replacing hoses is usually pretty easy and inexpensive, with two caveats: Make sure that both ends of the hose are accessible. Some heater hoses disappear through the firewall and under the dashboard.

This won't be a surprise to most, but over time, your coolant and fuel hoses tend to fix themselves in place. That only becomes a problem when you need to replace the hose or worse, replace a part ...

Every fall, many car owners change or replenish the engine's anti-freeze, but are reluctant to replace the coolant-carrying hoses. Engineers at The Gates Corporation offer the following considerations ...

Q: I have a 2012 Ford F-150 with 120,000 miles on it. It runs great and I am planning a 5,000-mile trip. I have replaced the tires, brakes and all the vital fluids except coolant. Should I replace the ...

It sure would be nice if you could simply go down to your local auto parts store, belly up to the counter, look the parts guy square in the eye, and say, "I need a radiator hose for a 1940 Studebaker ...

Your radiator is just as essential to your car’s operation as the engine itself. According to BookMyGarage, the farthest you can drive without a fully functioning radiator is about a quarter of a mile ...

Newer compounds used to make rubber hoses have improved their lifecycle dramatically, but they haven’t changed the physics involved. Friction, pressure and heat still can cause component wear, even to ...

Changing the engine coolant on a car is almost as important as changing its oil. Like the lubricating fluid, the coolant will catch impurities from different engine components, like degrading rubber ...