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THEMARCIAN
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When starting the car the hose from the thermostat is very soft and nothing coming from it as well. Is this normal? If not, what could be wrong?
Jan 4, 2007 at 7:50 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi:
Yes and no. When the cooling system cools off, the pressure is released and the hose will become soft. Never open a radiator cap when the hoses are hot. However, there should be coolant in it. Make sure the radiator and overflow is full.

Joe
Nov 17, 2008 at 5:53 PM
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