Time to replace upper radiator hose?

kle46 · 11-16-2025, 09:35 AM

Though no coolant leakage found but the line between the red arrows seems to crack soon. How bad is it?

Thanks.

rhop101 · 11-22-2025, 02:55 PM

I think that’s just related to the interface of the plastic piece with the tubing and not an issue. If that was about to crack through from the inside you’d see it ballooning like a bad tire.

Mine looks exactly the same with the same texture and I’m at 112k miles fwiw.

kle46 · 11-24-2025, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by rhop101

I think that’s just related to the interface of the plastic piece with the tubing and not an issue. If that was about to crack through from the inside you’d see it ballooning like a bad tire.

Mine looks exactly the same with the same texture and I’m at 112k miles fwiw.

Thank you for your reply. I'm only at 60k km right now.

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