Volvo Radiator Hose: Coolant Supplier
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One hot summer day, while cruising on your Volvo, you would notice fellow drivers staring at your car. You would pull over and ask. They tell you that your Volvo is dripping fluid, apparently coming from under the hood. You drive to the dealership and mechanics there tell you that the fluid is your antifreeze. The culprit? A Volvo Radiator Hoses full of breaks, nicks and holes. Your Volvo is equipped with top of the line parts and components. One of these is the radiator hose. The Volvo radiator hose is used to connect the engine and the water pump to the engine. Made from heavy-duty and flexible rubber compounds, your Volvo radiator hose should last a lifetime, as it is highly resistant to oil and heat. It goes from the radiator into either the top or bottom of your Volvo engine. The Volvo radiator hose controls the flow of coolant to the radiator. But time, heat and contaminants will eventually cause your radiator hose to fail. There are three types of hoses: the common hose, the molded or shaped hose and the accordion type hose. The common hose is straight and does not take much bending stress before it collapses. It is made form rubber with fabric reinforcement. Molded or shaped hoses are like common hoses, except that they will not collapse when bent, as they have been already molded with bends. The accordion hose puts up with most bending and they also absorb some of the vibration coming from the engine and radiator. Your Volvo Radiator Hoses should be inspected at least twice a year, in the spring and the fall. Also, hose clamp connections should also be inspected, so you could be sure that they are still secure and free from leaks. Your Volvo radiator hose is failing or is about to fail if it is cracking or shows signs of leaking. One way to tell is to simply squeeze the radiator hose. The hose should be pliable and should not show cracks when squeezed. That is the simplest way to tell if your Volvo radiator hose is failing, but there is a more extreme form of failure. It is called electrochemical degradation (ECD). ECD generates fine cracks along the radiator hose’s walls. These fine cracks extend along the inside walls to the outsides, from one end to the other. Coolant and other fluids can seep through these cracks and cause leaks, attacking the hose reinforcement along the side. The condition can worsen to a pinhole leak or a burst hose. Coolant hoses should be checked at least every four years or more as needed. It is also a good idea to change a part of the hose that connects to the cooling system. To illustrate, when changing your radiator, it is wise to also change the radiator hoses.
If you decide to service your cooling system yourself, use extreme caution. Opening a hot radiator or coolant reservoir/overflow tank can cause severe burns. Be sure that both the engine and cooling system are cool before you begin any heating/cooling system maintenance or repairs. It is possible that your car may be equipped with an air bleed for the cooling system. Unless the cooling system is bled properly, air may stay trapped in the system and cause erratic temperatures. In extreme cases, engine or cooling system may be damaged. If you are unsure about any aspect of cooling system service, don’t take chances. Have your Volvo looked at by a professional service technician.
You can be assured of a comfortable ride in your Volvo as long as your Volvo Radiator Hoses is in fine shape. They may not be as critical like other Volvo components like the drive train or engine, but the Volvo radiator hose makes your ride comfortable and pleasurable.
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One hot summer day, while cruising on your Volvo, you would notice fellow drivers staring at your car. You would pull over and ask. They tell you that your Volvo is dripping fluid, apparently coming from under the hood. You drive to the dealership and mechanics there tell you that the fluid is your antifreeze. The culprit? A Volvo Radiator Hoses full of breaks, nicks and holes. Your Volvo is equipped with top of the line parts and components. One of these is the radiator hose. The Volvo radiator hose is used to connect the engine and the water pump to the engine. Made from heavy-duty and flexible rubber compounds, your Volvo radiator hose should last a lifetime, as it is highly resistant to oil and heat. It goes from the radiator into either the top or bottom of your Volvo engine. The Volvo radiator hose controls the flow of coolant to the radiator. But time, heat and contaminants will eventually cause your radiator hose to fail. There are three types of hoses: the common hose, the molded or shaped hose and the accordion type hose. The common hose is straight and does not take much bending stress before it collapses. It is made form rubber with fabric reinforcement. Molded or shaped hoses are like common hoses, except that they will not collapse when bent, as they have been already molded with bends. The accordion hose puts up with most bending and they also absorb some of the vibration coming from the engine and radiator. Your Volvo Radiator Hoses should be inspected at least twice a year, in the spring and the fall. Also, hose clamp connections should also be inspected, so you could be sure that they are still secure and free from leaks. Your Volvo radiator hose is failing or is about to fail if it is cracking or shows signs of leaking. One way to tell is to simply squeeze the radiator hose. The hose should be pliable and should not show cracks when squeezed. That is the simplest way to tell if your Volvo radiator hose is failing, but there is a more extreme form of failure. It is called electrochemical degradation (ECD). ECD generates fine cracks along the radiator hose’s walls. These fine cracks extend along the inside walls to the outsides, from one end to the other. Coolant and other fluids can seep through these cracks and cause leaks, attacking the hose reinforcement along the side. The condition can worsen to a pinhole leak or a burst hose. Coolant hoses should be checked at least every four years or more as needed. It is also a good idea to change a part of the hose that connects to the cooling system. To illustrate, when changing your radiator, it is wise to also change the radiator hoses.
If you decide to service your cooling system yourself, use extreme caution. Opening a hot radiator or coolant reservoir/overflow tank can cause severe burns. Be sure that both the engine and cooling system are cool before you begin any heating/cooling system maintenance or repairs. It is possible that your car may be equipped with an air bleed for the cooling system. Unless the cooling system is bled properly, air may stay trapped in the system and cause erratic temperatures. In extreme cases, engine or cooling system may be damaged. If you are unsure about any aspect of cooling system service, don’t take chances. Have your Volvo looked at by a professional service technician.
You can be assured of a comfortable ride in your Volvo as long as your Volvo Radiator Hoses is in fine shape. They may not be as critical like other Volvo components like the drive train or engine, but the Volvo radiator hose makes your ride comfortable and pleasurable.
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