Replacing an Upper Radiator Hose (Hyundai Trajet)

The OEM factory installed hoses in the 2000 Trajet are stiff, crackly and they will fail! Time to do proactive replacement!

Due to age and heat, the old rubber hose was firmly bonded onto the engine and radiator nipples. Using a a firm grip on the hose, the ends were removed.

See the sediment lining the inside of the hose? Not a good sign.

The oem is form molded for the car but the aftermarket is flexible enough to work well.

Installation was quite easy. I used SS hose clamps to secure the ends onto the nipples.

A full gallon of Coolant was needed to fill back the cooling system.

Now the engine has a new radiator hose. Next job is to find the lower hose and replace it!