- 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 functioning, quality Radiator Coolant Hose (Upper) to operate properly. As the coolant fluid in your Nissan goes through the radiator and coolant system to your engine, it has to go through a Radiator Coolant Hose (Upper). It's important your Radiator Coolant Hose (Upper) is free from cracks, bloating, or leaks that may cause further damage to your vehicle.
Eventually, the rubber that makes your Nissan's Radiator Coolant Hose (Upper) can get old and wear out. If this happens, the Radiator Coolant Hose (Upper) can become brittle and crack, allowing coolant to leak out. If enough coolant leaks out, your vehicle's engine may not receive enough coolant to keep the engine temperature under control, which may cause overheating in your Nissan. An overheated engine could lead to added repairs and further damage to your vehicle.
Additionally, the Radiator Coolant Hose (Upper) 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 (Upper), causing the rubber material to swell and bloat, potentially causing further cracks and damage to the Radiator Coolant Hose (Upper).
If you think a Radiator Coolant Hose (Upper) on your Nissan needs replacing, a visual inspection is often a good place to start. When checking the coolant system, always ensure the coolant system and engine are completely cool, as the cooling system is pressurized, and extremely hot coolant fluid can spray if the Radiator Coolant Hose (Upper) breaks.
When looking at the Radiator Coolant Hose (Upper), look for dry-rot, cracks, swelling, or warping. Check for coolant fluid leaks underneath the vehicle, specifically underneath where the Radiator Coolant Hose (Upper) is located on the vehicle.
Additionally, look on your dashboard if you think your Radiator Coolant Hose (Upper) is bad. Look for a Low Coolant light or if the temperature gauge is showing the engine running too hot. Your owner's manual has an overview of the different dashboard lights and their meanings.
Is it time to replace the Radiator Coolant Hose (Upper) on your Nissan? Order a genuine replacement Cooling System Radiator Coolant Hose (Upper) for your Nissan Rogue. See the What This Fits tab for more details.
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