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You’re driving along, running just a bit late for an appointment, when steam starts belching up through the edges of the hood. Your car has just blown a heater hose and the coolant is vaporizing as it drains onto the hot engine. Well, we can’t make you feel any better about what just happened, but we can help you get back on the road in a reasonable amount of time.
If your car is more than six years old, no doubt your radiator and heater hoses have seen better days. Next time you’re in the auto supply store, pick up a kit containing a heater hose coupling like the one shown in photo 4 and a pair of clamps. The kit costs less than $5 and is a good insurance policy. Just be sure you also carry a flashlight, a pocket-knife and a set of screwdrivers (essential tools to always have on board).
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