Heater hose

2013 RAM 1500
60,000 MILES • 5.7L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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KELLYTIGHE
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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.
Jun 23, 2019 at 11:14 AM
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SCGRANTURISMO
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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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Jun 23, 2019 at 6:07 PM
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KELLYTIGHE
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What about the sucked in upper radiator hose? What would cause that if i possibly have a leak?
Jun 23, 2019 at 6:25 PM
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SCGRANTURISMO
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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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Alex
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Jun 23, 2019 at 6:28 PM
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KELLYTIGHE
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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.
Jun 24, 2019 at 3:43 AM
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SCGRANTURISMO
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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.

Thanks,
Alex
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Jun 24, 2019 at 10:59 AM