Heater hose

Tiny
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  • 2013 RAM 1500
  • 5.7L
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 60,000 MILES
My upper heater hose was sucked in a bit when I checked under my hood in the morning. I removed my radiator cap and the fluid was down a little bit. My reservoir is filled to its maximum mark. I thought I could smell coolant inside my cab of the truck but don't see or feel any coolant anywhere.
Sunday, June 23rd, 2019 AT 11:14 AM

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Tiny
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Hello,

Keep an eye out for coolant smell or a wet spot on your vehicle's floor board. If you do develop a wet spot on the floor board it will almost certainly be your vehicle's heater core that has gone out. This is the only problem that I could see happening from the information you gave us. Please keep us informed as to what happens.

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Alex
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Sunday, June 23rd, 2019 AT 6:07 PM
Tiny
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What about the sucked in upper radiator hose? What would cause that if I possibly have a leak?
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Sunday, June 23rd, 2019 AT 6:25 PM
Tiny
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Hello again,

Is it a radiator hose or a heater hose? I'm sorry I overlooked that. Regardless of whether it is a heater or radiator hose, it should definitely be replaced. This could cause a restriction in your vehicle's cooling system and cause it to overheat.

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Sunday, June 23rd, 2019 AT 6:28 PM
Tiny
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Sorry, it is the upper radiator hose. It wasn't sucked in flat, but was sucked in enough that it was noticeable.
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Monday, June 24th, 2019 AT 3:43 AM
Tiny
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Hello again,

It should be replaced. Here is a link for you on how to replace the radiator hose:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-radiator-hoses

Please go through the guide and let us know how everything turns out.

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Alex
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Monday, June 24th, 2019 AT 10:59 AM

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