- 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 (Upper) to operate properly. As the coolant fluid in your Nissan goes through the radiator and coolant system to your engine, it travels through a Radiator Coolant Hose (Upper). It's crucial that your Radiator Coolant Hose (Upper) is free from leaks, cracks, or bloating that could cause more damage to your Nissan.
Over time, the rubber that makes up the Radiator Coolant Hose (Upper) on your Nissan can wear out. When this happens, your Radiator Coolant Hose (Upper) can get brittle and crack, causing coolant to leak out. If too much coolant leaks out, your vehicle's engine may not receive enough coolant to control the engine's temperature, which could cause your Nissan to overheat. If the engine overheats, it may lead to additional repairs and even damage to the vehicle.
Also, the Radiator Coolant Hose (Upper) can get bloated, 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), making the rubber in the hose bloat and swell, possibly causing additional cracks and damage to the Radiator Coolant Hose (Upper).
If you think your Nissan's Radiator Coolant Hose (Upper) needs to be replaced, a great place to start is a visual inspection. When working with the coolant system, always make sure the engine and coolant system are cooled down completely, as the cooling system is under pressure, and super hot coolant may spray if the Radiator Coolant Hose (Upper) breaks.
When looking at the Radiator Coolant Hose (Upper), look for cracks, warping, dry-rotted areas, and swelling. Check for coolant fluid leaks underneath the vehicle, especially where your Radiator Coolant Hose (Upper) is attached to the vehicle.
Also, check the dashboard if you feel you have a bad Radiator Coolant Hose (Upper). 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 gives an overview of your vehicle's dashboard lights and what they mean.
Is it time to replace your Nissan's Radiator Coolant Hose (Upper)? Order a genuine replacement Cooling System Radiator Coolant Hose (Upper) for your Nissan Versa. See the What This Fits tab for more details.
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