Does anyone preemptively change hoses out at certain miles/years ? I have 2017 RX , almost 80k miles, ( coolants and serpentine belt changes at 40k w warranty water pump leak, imagine I'll do this both at 100k anyway )
I figure I'll do hoses at that time too, forego the " check , squeeze, feel for sponginess"( can't check interiors of hose)
im gonna keep another 7 yrs till 200k so I guess I'm answering my own question🤣
just curious what anyone's else is doing?

 

I have own Toyotas & Lexus' for over 30 years, some as old as 20 years old cars. I never had to replace a hose. We have a 2005 RX in family and everything is still original and absolutely no issues.

 

I have been stranded by a busted hose at 145k before. Nothing like sitting at an exit waiting on a part because I did not want to do it earlier. I now change all of mine at or before 125k along with the coolant flush, and keep a piece of 4" hose and clamps as an emergency repair kit. Heater hoses I will let go longer as you can bypass those in an emergency. Serpentine belt is changed every 75k for the same reason, and I also keep the old one as a spare. Especially on my wife and daughters vehicles. I guess working on my own cars has its advantages and drawbacks.

 

On a Toyota or Honda?

 

Today's car is not built like the old cats. The hoses were rubber. Todays are rubber and plastic, that's why crack them. You replace when is need it.

 

It was a Honda Accord, but does not matter to me now as they all get changed. Too inexpensive to chance. My ES350, my wifes 4Runner and daughters RX350. My 2 GMC trucks as well. I will not be stranded again (hopefully) from a $25-$50 part that takes 30 minutes to change.

I completely understand other thoughts and opinions, just sharing mine.