- 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 prevent the engine from overheating. And the cooling system depends on a functioning, quality Radiator Coolant Hose (Lower) to operate properly. As the coolant fluid in your Nissan goes through the radiator and coolant system to you vehicle's engine, it passes through a Radiator Coolant Hose (Lower). It's important your Radiator Coolant Hose (Lower) is free from cracks, bloating, or leaks that could cause damage to your Nissan.
Over time, the rubber in your vehicle's Radiator Coolant Hose (Lower) can wear out. When this happens, your Radiator Coolant Hose (Lower) can get brittle and crack, allowing coolant to leak out. If an excess amount of coolant leaks out, the engine might not receive enough coolant to control the engine's temperature, which may cause overheating in your Nissan. If overheating occurs, it could lead to additional repairs and even damage to the vehicle.
Additionally, your Radiator Coolant Hose (Lower) can become bloated, meaning the hose bulges out or swells in some places. An engine overheating from low coolant can cause superheated coolant to pass through the Radiator Coolant Hose (Lower), making the rubber in the hose bloat and swell, likely causing additional damage and cracks to the Radiator Coolant Hose (Lower).
If you feel a Radiator Coolant Hose (Lower) on your Nissan needs to be exchanged, a great place to start is a visual inspection. When checking the coolant system, always ensure the coolant system and engine are completely cooled down, as the cooling system is pressurized, and heated coolant can spray if something happens to the Radiator Coolant Hose (Lower).
When checking out the Radiator Coolant Hose (Lower), look for dry-rot, cracks, swelling, or warping. Look for coolant leaks on the ground underneath the vehicle, especially where your Radiator Coolant Hose (Lower) is attached to the vehicle.
Also, check the dashboard if you feel you have a bad Radiator Coolant Hose (Lower). Check if the Low Coolant light is illuminated or if the temperature gauge is showing the engine running too hot. Your owner's manual provides an overview of your vehicle's dashboard lights and what they mean.
Is it time to replace the Radiator Coolant Hose (Lower) on your Nissan? Order a genuine replacement Cooling System Radiator Coolant Hose (Lower) for your Nissan Altima. See the What This Fits tab for more details.
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