Hoses /change interval
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Hoses /change interval
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 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?
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
I completely understand other thoughts and opinions, just sharing mine.
Last edited by rmak; May 6, 2025 at 02:35 PM.
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