1992 Honda Civic antifreeze hose

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GVILLE14
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1992 Honda Civic 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual

my antifreeze hose is expanding and getting bigger when i drive the car do you know what i can do to not have this happen?
Feb 27, 2009 at 7:21 AM
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HONDATECH74
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[quote:6f8ef8d8a3="gville14"]1992 Honda Civic 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual

my antifreeze hose is expanding and getting bigger when i drive the car do you know what i can do to not have this happen?[/quote:6f8ef8d8a3]check the hose when the car is not running, if it is very soft replace it.
Feb 27, 2009 at 11:30 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi gville14,

If the hose collapses when engine is cold, it should be weak and needs replacement.

If you have coolant losses or overheating problems, you might need to check if the radiator cap is bad or if there is excessive pressure buildup, which might mean a bad head gasket.
Feb 28, 2009 at 1:37 AM
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