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Coolant hose dating

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Jon Allen

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"Hi Gang
I was checking the


"Hi Gang
I was checking the cooling sys. on my 96 5.7 Gi and noticed what appears to be date codes on the cooling hoses,ie: 6/19/94. Are these in fact date codes and if so what is the suggested replacement interval? I know these hoses have seen better days.
Thank You."
 
Fuel lines and water hoses ten

Fuel lines and water hoses tend to deteriorate from the inside out. This is why outer appearance gives little indication of what's going on. Water hoses might feel spongy to the feel. This indicates that it is breaking down on the inside and should be replaced. If you see a bulge develop or you see cracks that would be another indication. Some rules of maintainance call for replacing them as often as every 3 years but I wouldn't go futher than 5 years.
 
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