How long should a car hose last?
The hoses on a vehicle will usually last anywhere from 50,000 to 100,000 miles. Most of the bypass and heater hoses on a car are made of rubber. The rubber will eventually dry out and will become very brittle.
How much does it cost to replace hoses on a car?
The Best in Auto Repair The average cost for radiator hose replacement is between $135 and $156. Labor costs are estimated between $80 and $101 while parts are priced at $55. This range does not include taxes and fees, and does not factor in your specific vehicle or unique location. Related repairs may also be needed.
How often should you replace your car hoses?
Experts recommend, however, that all hoses be replaced at least every four years or when one fails. Always use replacement hoses designed to fight ECD. Trademarks will vary among hose manufacturers. (Gates uses “ECR” for Electro-Chemical Resistant). Look for a “Type EC” label on the hose or its packaging.
Can a radiator hose fail during an oil change?
In fact, it’s highly recommended that you have your radiator hoses inspected at every oil change to ensure that you can replace them before they fail. If a hose fails while you’re driving, it could be very damaging to the engine (the loss of coolant could very easily overheat the engine).
What to do if your hoses are in failure?
If the hoses are not in failure keep driving on. Just change the engine oil and automatic transmission fluid regularly and this car will last likely. If you have not done already put the money towards that overdue timing belt. keith July 5, 2016, 10:35pm #11
How old are radiator hoses in a car?
Radiator hoses are apparently made of better materials now than in the distant past. I have a 22 year old car in daily use in warm weather that has the original hoses. As a precaution, I keep a spare set of hoses in the trunk; you might want to do at least that so you are prepared if one leaks when far from home.