Now, the aforementioned mythical Studebaker has nothing to do with this story, but making radiator hoses is a universal problem and hopefully this will help get your coolant flowing.

Radiator hoses are an important part of your car, and you'll want to keep them in good condition. Here's how to know if it's time for a replacement.

How will you know if your vehicle's radiator needs to be flushed? There are lots of telltale signs ... and woe to the driver ...

Dry coolant tracks, often greenish or pink in color, depending on the type of coolant, leaking downward from the hose ends, thermostat housing, firewall, or radiator, may indicate a damaged ...

Move the hose clamp back from the radiator neck, and carefully disconnect the hose at that end. Let the coolant drain into a pan. Draining the radiator alone should remove roughly 40 to 45 percent ...

In that case, it is best to remove the lower radiator hose. It will cause a mess, but it’s the best way to drain the system. ... Getting new coolant hoses isn’t strictly necessary.

This electrolysis has nothing to do with getting rid of unwanted hair. It's a problem that can rot your car's cooling system ...

Coolant can be found in the engine, the water pump at the front of the engine, the radiator, the radiator overflow tank and the heater core behind the dashboard, along with the valves and hoses ...

Your radiator is the backbone of your car’s cooling system. A broken radiator means you won’t be going anywhere fast — unless you ... averaging between $286 and $725 to fix a radiator hose.

Keep in mind, too, that your specific radiator issue may have nothing to do with the hose. You may need a coolant flush (about $400, according to RepairPal), a new thermostat (approximately $520 ...