Radiator Hose

[choppers_rule]

Do I need to replace the radiator hose while flushing my radiator?
My car is a '94 & I believe the hose has never been replaced before or " don't fix it until it broke"?
Thanks.

[jnenad16]

how does the hose look like, is it deteriorating, does it have any leaks? if so, then replace, otherwise leave it till it breaks.

nenad

[nokia8860]

The upper and lower radiator hoses are fairly inexpensive ($9.80 & $14.79 respectively) and if they are still original I would suggest you replace them. I am of the preventive maintence mindset and would rather replace now then to experience a coolant flow out on the motorway and deal with that hassel and expense because I wanted to save a kings ransome of $24.59.

But thats just me. :)

[marksbenz]

just replace it. It might look ok but the inside of the hose might be thin.

[choppers_rule]

Yeah....I guess I'll replace the hoses too. Thank you all!