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NEVER USE A RADIATOR HOSE!!!! The rad hose material will have a bad reaction to any petroleum product.It softens and swells!Apr 17, 2010.
Will diesel fuel eat through radiator hose?
Yes change immediately, any fuel will eat it .
Is radiator hose oil resistant?
Service: Lightweight wire-inserted hose available in a wide range of applications. Temperature range: -20°F to 212°F. Service: Heavy duty coolant hose for use in trucks and buses where severe temperatures and operating conditions exist. Resistant to oil, anti-freeze, hardening, cracking, and weathering.
What temperature can radiator hose withstand?
The coolant that circulates inside the radiator and heater hoses is usually between 195 to 220 degrees F when the engine has reached normal operating temperature. Quality radiator and heater hoses made of EPDM can usually handle operating temperatures up to 260 to 300 degrees F.
Can I run diesel through hydraulic hose?
hydraulic hose will work fine to. It won’t deteriorate. The only down fall is its big thick and harder to move around then fuel line.
Will diesel break down rubber?
Diesel does damages rubber. Diesel fuel may cause stripping of certain types of rubber hose, gradually perforating the fuel hose. Thus, it is strongly advised to make sure if the fuel hose to be installed is rated for diesel.
What is the ID of 5/8 heater hose?
the ID is ⅝. As far as heater hose goes, it seems OK.
Is heater hose the same as radiator hose?
Radiator Hose. Both the upper and lower radiator hoses are the largest hoses in the cooling system connected to the engine. Heater hoses are smaller hoses that are attached to the heater core, which is located under the dashboard, to supply warmth to passengers in the cabin.
Will heater hose work on transmission lines?
Can you use heater hose for transmission line? Do NOT use heater hose. I went to NAPA, and got some bulk (cut by the foot) red hose that is made to carry oil and trans fluid. It MUST be for that purpose, or it WILL come apart.
How and where does coolant hose failure most often occur?
If the ends feel softer and mushier or if you feel gaps or channels inside the hose, the hose is most likely under attack by ECD. CAUSE: ECD occurs when different kinds of metals in the cooling system generate an electrical charge, which is carried from one component to another by the coolant.
Should you be able to squeeze radiator hose?
Hoses should not be swollen or cracked, both of which could lead to a failure. Perform a squeeze test. While the engine is warm after a drive, squeeze the radiator hoses, paying particular attention to areas where the hose bends. A radiator hose in good condition should feel firm, but not hard.
When should I replace my hose cooling?
Radiator hose replacement is recommended every four years or 60,000 miles. Stop and go traffic may require more frequent replacement of your hose. If you are going to replace your hose yourself, be sure to get the exact hose for your year, make and model.
Will diesel fuel eat PVC pipe?
Many people believe that using PVC pipe for diesel fuel transportation and storage will corrode PVC pipe, but that is not true. Even over a long span of time, diesel fuel will not adversely affect PVC. For this reason, all PVC with any kind of fuel traveling through it should be securely grounded.
Is hydraulic hose rated for gasoline?
While a general hydraulic hose does seem like it would work for gasoline it does not, because the inner tube WILL deteriorate.
Can you use a hydraulic hose for natural gas?
It can be used for natural gas in its gaseous’ state – it is NOT designed for ‘liquid’ natural gas (refer to our NL4395 Cryogenic).
Does diesel make rubber swell?
Indeed, it is found that biodiesel tends to swell rubber components resulting to their faster degradation. The rubber samples are immersed in conventional diesel fuel, biodiesel and diesel-biodiesel blends for 1000 h at room temperature (25 °C).
Does petrol destroy rubber?
Can old petrol damage your car? Also, within just a few months, peroxides can form in the petrol in hot weather, which can then start to eat away at metal and rubber, such as the liner on fuel lines, copper in fuel pumps and rubber parts of hoses.
Does petrol affect rubber?
Classic car wonders may find rubber inside their petrol tanks becomes “degraded” by ethanol blended fuel which can lead to consequences. Paul Ireland, fuel researcher and author of Classic Engines: Modern Fuel has warned the ethanol fuel could make target rubber “go hard” which may lead to leaks.
What is the inside diameter of a 5’8 hose?
How to Interpret Hose, Tube & Fittings “Dash Sizes” HOSE I.D (Inches) All EXCEPT Transportation & Refrigerant Hoses -10 5/8 16 -12 3/4 19 -16 1 25.
What is a heater hose?
Heater hoses are used to transfer the excess heat, in the form of engine coolant, from the engine into the heater core. The heater hoses will then transfer the heated engine coolant out of the heater core and back to the engine.
What diameter is heater hose?
Heater hose is generally ½, 5/8, and ¾-inch in diameter. There are different types of heater hose, from standard to heavy duty.
Do heater hoses carry coolant?
Heater hoses are rubber hoses found on virtually all vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines. Their main purpose is to transport coolant from the engine to the heater core located inside of the vehicle.
How many years do radiator hoses last?
Coolant hoses typically last several years, though anything longer than 10 years may be pushing the limits. Rubber weakens with age and from repeated exposure to hot coolant, so the older they get the higher chance they’ll leak and cause the engine to overheat.
Where does the lower radiator hose go?
The lower radiator hose connects the bottom of the radiator to the water pump, which pumps the coolant throughout the system. Both hoses are connected to their ports with hose clamps.
