Why Is My Top Radiator Hose Collapsing?
The Most Common Cause for Radiator Hose Collapse Is a Vacuum Issue Caused by a Faulty Radiator Cap. .. . as the Engine Cools, If Fluid Cannot Return to the...
The most common cause for radiator hose collapse is a vacuum issue caused by a faulty radiator cap. ... As the engine cools, if fluid cannot return to the tank, this will also cause a vacuum. Additionally, it is possible that your radiator is clogged or dirty, but if that's the case, you're likely to have some overheating.
What happens when radiator hose collapses?
If the collapse happens when the engine is cold, it's because the cooling system is in a state of vacuum. If the radiator hose collapses while the engine is running it's because the water pump is sucking and coolant isn't flowing properly, creating a vacuum condition.
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Can you drive with a collapsed radiator hose?
Yes, a collapsed hose can cause overheating. If you are driving when a hose goes flat, coolant flow will be restricted.
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