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Heater Hose Fittings Changed More Than the Hose...

Cooling system advice starts with the hose. It should start with the fitting. The hose is a rubber tube you can see and squeeze. The fitting is the junction where...

How to choose between a wire clamp and a band c...

Wire clamps fix one problem. Band clamps fix another. Choose a wire clamp when the hose has to self-adjust through heat cycles. Choose a band clamp when you need adjustable...

The Weakest Part of Your Heater Core Is the Rub...

An engine bay problem rarely announces itself through the dash. A failing heater hose for a car heater core starts as a faint sweet smell in the cabin, then a...

Can I use a silicone hose for a turbocharger in...

Yes, you can. Silicone hose is standard for turbo intercooler plumbing on street, strip, and diesel builds. But you need reinforced, heat-rated silicone. A generic vacuum or heater hose will...

From Asbestos Tape to Carbon Fiber: A Short His...

A coolant hose rarely fails where you can see it. It lets go a few inches from a header, where the rubber has hardened into something closer to plastic. Racing...

What tools are needed to replace a spring clamp?

Most DIY mechanics learn the hard way that a spring clamp will not cooperate with a flathead screwdriver. The tabs slip, the screwdriver launches, and the clamp stays put. The...