flat radiator hose

[raffy hizon]

hi guys,

while cleaning the engine i noticed that my radiator hose was flat...so i opened the cap and heard some air suck in then the hose was round again BUT i noticed that the fluid in the radiator was lacking. the levels in the reservoi was alright though. do i have a leak somewhere or not enough coolant was placed a few months back when i had i serviced...

 

[Fred]

Sounds like you might need a new radiator cap. Instead of creating a vacuum, the sucking sound, your cap should have allowed coolant to be drawn in to the engine.

 

[Ben Poche]

time for a new radiator cap and you might be in need of new hoses

 

[EddieS'04]

Also a thermostat not opening will cause the top hose to suck flat...

 

[Todd Z]

Sounds like your also low on coolant. Also there could be a clog in the radiator..

I would replace the cap and check the radiator..

Todd Z

 

[raffy hizon]

 

[raffy hizon]

thanks for the replies guys,



the only problem was that the engine coolant level low.... no leaks, cap is ok, etc....



i suspect that technician AT THE DEALERSHIP just topped of the radiator with coolant and just put the cap on forgetting to let it run without the cap for a while....:angry:



my fault too.... i never checked it, always thought they were sure of their work