F53 V10 radiator hose replacement
So, I'm thinking it might be time to replace my coolant hoses. I crawled under there and the hoses look to be great condition but they also look to be the originals. The chassis is an '02. Problem is,...
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What I would do is get under there and if the hoses are springy and return to position and not mushy I would not change them. Period. It's just rubber with fibers going through it. Not complex. Most modern radiator fluids actually can keep hoses going longer. You said they looked to be in great shape... If they feel like they should (spring back into form and hold resistance to squishing) and they don't feel like they are weak, keep em. If it caused sticker shock return em.
