Many of the hoses in your vehicle, like your radiator hoses which carry coolant to keep your engine at the proper operating temperature, are made of rubber. Overtime, these hoses will crack and can cause leaks. It's important to get these components replaced when excessive cracking occurs, to keep from costly engine repairs. Other hoses in your vehicle connect to fuel lines, air conditioning, power steering and your braking system.
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