How Do You Tighten Or Replace Coolant Hoses In A Cadillac Escalade?
Replacing the coolant hoses on a Cadillac Escalade is an easy job on any of the engines available. Check coolant hoses twice a year and replace at least every four years. Tightening and replacing the coolant hoses on a Cadillac Escalade doesn’t require jacking up the truck and takes about 30 minutes. Let the engine cool down for at least an hour after driving. Place a bucket or catch can under the drain plug and let out enough coolant to allow removal of the hoses without leaking. Upper hose replacements need little fluid removed while lower hoses need the radiator drained. Use pliers or a nut driver to loosen the hose clamps and pull them down the hose until they clear the nipple. Pull or twist the hose ends until they clear the connector. Cut the hose end with a knife if it doesn’t slip off easily. Dip the ends of the new hose in clean coolant and place the clamps over each end. Push the hose onto the nipples, turn the hose around if it doesn’t slide on easily. Hoses are often differ
