Should I be able to squeeze my upper radiator hose?

Hoses should not be swollen or cracked, both of which could lead to a failure. Perform a squeeze test. While the engine is warm after a drive, squeeze the radiator hoses, paying particular attention to areas where the hose bends. A radiator hose in good condition should feel firm, but not hard.

How do I remove the lower radiator hose?

Remove the lower hose from the outlet of the water pump. Open the power distribution box in your engine bay and remove the cap. Disconnect the oxygen sensor connector retainer… and harness from the radiator hose. Remove the radiator upper tube bolt… and disconnect the radiator vent tube.

Where are the radiator and heater hoses located?

Radiator and Heater Hoses In a typical automotive cooling system, you’ll find at least 4 main hoses. First, the upper radiator hose leads directly from the thermostat housing (on the intake manifold or cylinder head) into the top of the radiator. Attached to the bottom of the radiator is a lower radiator hose.

Where are the coolant hoses located on a BMW?

Inside this passageway will be a dedicated pipe for the coolant. One such example is found on BMW-sourced V8 and V12 engines. An overflow hose runs between the radiator cap and the reservoir tank where extra coolant is stored (and added).

How often do radiator hoses need to be replaced?

Most radiator hoses will last over 200k miles (this one was 280k) and over 15yrs. Replacing the radiator hoses is easy for both the upper and lower radiator hoses in most cars yet they charge a lot to do the job, so do it yourself and save a ton of money!

How do you change the radiator on a Chevy Cobalt?

Remove the air deflector from the top of the radiator, it just pulls off. Also remove the side insulators from the radiator. You’ll also want to unbolt the hood latch and move it out of your way. 4) Pull the lower radiator hose off the drive side of the radiator (or engine, or both).

Where is the drain pan on a Chevy Cobalt?

Place your drain pan under the passenger side lower mount of the radiator. There is a wing nut on the engine side of the radiator, at the bottom. Loosening this will allow the radiator to drain. Make sure you remove the cap from the surge tank, otherwise, hardly anything will come out!