- 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 like it should. As your vehicle's coolant fluid goes through the radiator and coolant system to you vehicle's engine, it has to go through a Radiator Coolant Hose (Lower). It's crucial that your Radiator Coolant Hose (Lower) is free from damage, leaks, cracks, or bloating that could cause more damage to your Nissan.
In time, the rubber in the Radiator Coolant Hose (Lower) on your Nissan can get old and wear out. When this occurs, the Radiator Coolant Hose (Lower) can become brittle and crack, causing a coolant leak. If an excess amount of coolant leaks out, your vehicle's engine may not receive enough coolant to maintain a safe engine temperature, potentially causing your Nissan to overheat. An overheated engine could lead to repairs and damage your vehicle.
Additionally, the Radiator Coolant Hose (Lower) can get bloated, meaning the hose swells. An overheating engine due to low coolant may cause extremely hot coolant to travel through the Radiator Coolant Hose (Lower), causing the rubber material to swell and bloat, possibly causing additional cracks and damage to the Radiator Coolant Hose (Lower).
If you believe the Radiator Coolant Hose (Lower) on your vehicle needs replacing, a visual inspection is often a good place to start. When dealing with the coolant system, always ensure the coolant system and engine are completely cooled down, as the entire cooling system is pressurized, and extremely hot coolant fluid can spray if the Radiator Coolant Hose (Lower) becomes compromised.
When looking at the Radiator Coolant Hose (Lower), look for swelling, cracks, dry-rot, and warping. Check for coolant fluid leaks underneath the vehicle, specifically where the Radiator Coolant Hose (Lower) attaches to the vehicle.
Additionally, look at your dashboard if you suspect a bad Radiator Coolant Hose (Lower). Check to see if the Low Coolant light is on or if the temperature gauge is in the red, meaning your engine is running too hot. Your Nissan owner's manual has 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 Versa. See the What This Fits tab for more details.
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