With well over 50 years in the car repair industry and as a vehicle owner, I have seen firsthand how extreme winter (and summer!) temperatures wreak havoc with drive belts and hoses in our vehicles.

Brake Hose Image courtesy of ClearMechanic.com Unlike the brake lines, which are metal tubes that run the length of the car, the short brake hose found at each wheel is made of rubber.

Hoses are the cooling system’s weakest structural component. They are made of flexible rubber compounds to absorb vibrations between the engine and radiator, or, in the case of heater hoses, the ...

The stainless steel U-bend was pushed into the hose on the thermostat leaving a 1/4-inch gap between the pipe and thermostat housing for movement. Then it was determined where to mark the cut line ...

Unleash the specialized process of manufacturing radiator hose pipes in a local factory, where tradition meets modern engineering. This tour showcases the journey from raw rubber to finished hose ...

Pipes, Hoses, and Fittings Design your system of air lines based on budget, garage size, and how often you use your tools. Flexible 3/8-inch rubber air hose is inexpensive and easy to store for ...

CAR SOS host Fuzz Townshend has warned rubber fuel hoses in classic cars could be "affected" by the new E10 fuel changes. By Luke Chillingsworth , Cars Reporter 07:39, Mon, Oct 18, 2021 | UPDATED ...

We evaluated these 10 garden hoses—for durability, water flow, kink-resistance, and weight. These are the best for your garden, farm, garage, RV, and more.

I didn't just water plants. I dragged, dropped, kinked and even drove my car over garden hoses to find you the best for your gardening needs.

He explained: "Realise your car has a lot of rubber parts under the hood [bonnet] and, eventually, some of them will rot and need replacing. "So, squeeze the rubber to see if there are any cracks.