Updates

From Jubilee Clips to Shrink Hose Clamps: A Cen...

The coolant stain on the thermostat housing tells the story before you touch anything. The clamp feels snug by hand. The hose has settled under it. The seal is gone....

What is the difference between a heater hose an...

A heater hose carries hot coolant from the engine to the heater core and back, so the climate system can warm the cabin. A radiator hose carries coolant between the...

The Heater Hose T Fitting Went from Brass to Pl...

You open the hood to top off coolant and spot the green crust before anything else. A hairline crack runs around the base of the plastic heater hose T fitting....

How do I install a fuel hose clamp on a high-pr...

Installing a clamp on a high-pressure fuel line starts with one decision: use a clamp built for fuel injection hose, or don't open the system yet. A worm-gear clamp that...

Heater Hose Quick Disconnects: Built to Save Fa...

Heater hose quick disconnects usually announce their failure twice before they dump coolant. You catch a faint sweet smell after shutdown, or you spot a thin crust forming around the...

Can I use a constant tension clamp on a rubber ...

Yes. A constant tension clamp is a factory-style choice for rubber coolant hoses, and it solves the main weakness of a worm-gear clamp by holding sealing pressure as the rubber...