what causes the radiator hoses to flatten

Asked by Guru9HNW1Y Nov 14, 2021 at 11:41 AM about the 1993 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

the upper and lower hoses are flat

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Gene answered 3 years ago

Couple of things, bad hoses, low on coolant, radiator cap, engine eating coolant.

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taver91 answered 3 years ago

Try checking coolant level first. Then replace the radiator cap if still collapsing the hoses. Caps go for under $10. More difficult than that, then take it to a reputable shop.

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