Service Overview
Radiator hoses carry scalding coolant under pressure. Age makes them soft, swollen and weak — and a burst hose empties the cooling system in about a minute.
Service involves the upper and/or lower radiator hose, new constant-tension clamps, coolant replacement for the lost volume, bleed and pressure test.
Signs You Need This Service
- Hose feels squishy or crunchy when squeezed
- Swelling near the clamps
- White/green crust at connections
- Coolant smell after parking
Consequences of Ignoring It
- Sudden burst = immediate overheat, possible engine damage
- Slow leaks destroying belts and electricals below
- Stranding — cooling failures rarely pick good moments
Recommended Service Interval
Inspect from year 6; replace by 8–10 years or at any softness.
Price & Time
No payment is collected with the initial request. After reviewing the vehicle, repair scope, parts, location, and access requirements, we will send a written quote with any required deposit before confirming the appointment.
Final price may vary by distance, vehicle, service details, after-hours requests, priority availability, or service area minimums.
How location affects pricing
Your quote is based on the repair itself. Because we are a mobile service, final pricing may also depend on your distance from our service area, appointment time, urgency, vehicle details, and repair conditions.
- Within 15 miles $125 minimum service total
- 15–30 miles $150 minimum service total
- 30+ miles Contact for quote
- After-hours +$75 when available
- Emergency / priority +$150 when available
Minimum service totals are not added on top of larger services — they only apply when a quoted service is below the minimum for your location. Distance fees typically begin outside our standard 15-mile service area.
Parts, fluids, distance, timing, and vehicle details are reviewed before we confirm your written quote.
Frequently Asked Questions
Upper, lower or both?
Why constant-tension clamps?
Is the lower hose harder to do?
We come to you.
Book radiator hose replacement at your home, workplace or fleet yard — anywhere in the Indianapolis metro. Warranty terms provided in writing when applicable.