How to inspect and replace your car's coolant system hoses

Something wrong with your car or truck? Stop guessing when it comes to the repair and maintenance of your vehicle... get real auto repair help with how-to videos from professional mechanics. With the help of these automotive videos, you'll learn how to recognize a problem, diagnose it, find the right auto parts and tools for the job and finally... fix it, whether you have a used car or a new car.

This video tutorial will show you how to inspect and replace your car's coolant system hoses. When replacing an engine coolant hose, remove the radiator cap with the engine cool, and then drain the coolant into a drain pan. Loosen the clamps and remove the old hose. Compare the old hose to the new hose. Install the new hose, check for proper clearance and tighten the clamps. Now close the drain plug and refill the radiator. Reinstall the radiator cap and fill the coolant reservoir with anti-freeze. Check for leaks and recheck after the engine cools and then top off as needed.

There's many parts to your car; brakes, engine, starter, drivetrain, suspension, chassis, air conditioner, heater, electrical sensors, fluids, transmissions, radiators, oil, tires, spark plugs... this devices are bound to fail sooner or later. Why not learn the skills of automotive repair and be your own repair service? The car dealers and service centers will just charge you an expensive bill, but you can be pretty fair to yourself.