Your Nissans cooling system is designed to keep the vehicle from overheating. And your vehicles cooling system relies on a functioning, quality Radiator Coolant Hose (Lower) to work correctly. As your vehicles coolant fluid goes through the radiator and coolant system to the engine, it travels through a Radiator Coolant Hose (Lower). Its essential that the Radiator Coolant Hose (Lower) remain free from cracks, bloating, or leaks that could cause more damage to your Nissan.
In time, the rubber that makes up your Nissans Radiator Coolant Hose (Lower) can get worn out. If this happens, the Radiator Coolant Hose (Lower) may become brittle and crack, allowing coolant to leak out. If an excess amount of coolant leaks out, the engine might not receive enough coolant to keep the engine temperature under control, which may cause overheating in your Nissan. If overheating occurs, it could lead to repairs and damage your vehicle.
In addition, the Radiator Coolant Hose (Lower) can get bloated, which means the hose swells up. If low coolant causes the engine to overheat, it may cause extremely hot coolant to travel through the Radiator Coolant Hose (Lower), which can make the rubber swell and bloat, possibly causing additional cracks and damage to the Radiator Coolant Hose (Lower).
If you think the Radiator Coolant Hose (Lower) on your vehicle needs to be exchanged, a great place to start is a visual inspection. When checking the coolant system, always ensure the vehicles engine and coolant system are completely cooled down, as the cooling system is under pressure, and heated coolant can spray if the Radiator Coolant Hose (Lower) breaks.
When looking at the Radiator Coolant Hose (Lower), look for dry-rot, cracks, swelling, or warping. Check for coolant fluid leaks underneath the vehicle, especially where your Radiator Coolant Hose (Lower) is attached to the vehicle.
In addition, look on your dashboard if you think your Radiator Coolant Hose (Lower) is bad. Check to see if the Low Coolant light is on or if the temperature gauge is showing the engine running too hot. Your owners manual gives an overview of your vehicles dashboard lights and what they mean.
Is your Nissan in need of a new Radiator Coolant Hose (Lower)? Order a genuine replacement Cooling System Radiator Coolant Hose (Lower) for your Nissan Maxima 2009-2010 and Nissan Altima 2007-2010. See the What This Fits tab for more details.
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