- Important part of cooling system
- The hose coolant travels through to get between the radiator and engine
- Replace when cracked or leaking
Your Nissan's cooling system is designed to keep the vehicle from overheating. And your vehicle's cooling system relies on a quality, functioning Radiator Coolant Hose (Lower) to work properly. As your vehicle's coolant fluid passes through the radiator and coolant system to you vehicle's engine, it travels through a Radiator Coolant Hose (Lower). It's important your Radiator Coolant Hose (Lower) is free from damage, leaks, cracks, or bloating that could cause damage to your Nissan.
In time, the rubber in your vehicle's Radiator Coolant Hose (Lower) can get worn out. When this happens, the Radiator Coolant Hose (Lower) can become brittle and crack, causing coolant to leak out. If too much coolant leaks out, your vehicle's engine may not receive enough coolant to control the engine's temperature, which may cause overheating in your Nissan. If the engine overheats, it may lead to added repairs and further damage to your vehicle.
Also, the Radiator Coolant Hose (Lower) may bloat, which means the hose swells up. An overheating engine due to low coolant can cause superheated coolant to pass through the Radiator Coolant Hose (Lower), which can make the rubber swell and bloat, likely causing additional damage and cracks to your vehicle's Radiator Coolant Hose (Lower).
If you feel a Radiator Coolant Hose (Lower) on your Nissan needs to be replaced, it's good to start with a visual inspection. When dealing with the coolant system, always ensure the vehicle's engine and coolant system are completely cool, as the cooling system is pressurized, and extremely hot coolant fluid can spray if the Radiator Coolant Hose (Lower) becomes compromised.
When checking out the Radiator Coolant Hose (Lower), look for swelling, cracks, dry-rot, and warping. Look for coolant leaks on the ground underneath the vehicle, specifically where the Radiator Coolant Hose (Lower) attaches to the vehicle.
In addition, check the dashboard if you feel you have a bad Radiator Coolant Hose (Lower). Check to see if the Low Coolant light is on or if the temperature gauge is displaying that your engine is running hot. Your Nissan owner's manual gives an overview of your vehicle's dashboard lights and what they mean.
Is it time to replace your Nissan's Radiator Coolant Hose (Lower)? Order a genuine replacement Cooling System Radiator Coolant Hose (Lower) for your Nissan Maxima. See the What This Fits tab for more details.
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