The upper radiator hose on your 2000 Nissan Altima cannot be repaired whether it is damaged. The exclusive repair is a replete replacement of the hose with a distinct one. A failure of the hose Testament grant engine coolant to leak from the development, causing the engine to overheat. Provided the engine gets very broiling, the heads may warp or damage to the engine block may come about. The level will drop when the thermostat opens.7. Replace the radiator cap and shut off the engine.
1. Position a Disinfected remove pan under the passenger's side of the radiator on the ground. Remove the radiator cap from the machine and establish it aside.
2. Remove the filter plug located on the backside of the radiator with a wrench and remove the coolant down below the akin of the upper radiator hose. When the flush has dropped far Sufficiently to remove the hose without spilling coolant, install the empty plug and tighten it with a wrench.
3. Remove the clamp on the upper radiator hose at the radiator with a fix of hose clamp pliers. Squeeze the two tabs together with the pliers to loosen the clamp and slide the clamp in about three inches.
4. Locate the clamp on the opposite end of the hose, squeeze the tabs together with the hose clamp pliers and slide the clamp in about 3 inches. Pull the hose off the radiator and off the water outlet on the opposite end. Remove the clamps from the hose and install them on the new hose.
5. Push the ends of the new hose onto the water outlet at the engine and the radiator connection on the other. Position the hose clamps on the hose ends with your hose clamp pliers.
6. Replace the coolant by pouring it into the top of the radiator from the drain pain if it is clean. If it is not, replace it with new coolant. Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal operating temperature, then add coolant until the system is full. It is obviously cheaper and easier to moderate the hose than to modify the adequate engine. Provided you look any damage to any of the hoses, quarters them due elsewhere.
Instructions
Check for leaks on the ends of the hose. Drive the car as you normally would and recheck the coolant level in a couple days.
