Checking the cooling system for leaks (Mondeo 3)

20,000 km 12 months

ORDER OF EXECUTION

Are all radiator, engine or heater fan water hoses tight? Leaks can be easily identified by the white residue around the leaky areas.
Replace hard, brittle or cracked hoses immediately. Check their technical condition by visual inspection or, best of all, by massaging the hoses.

By pressing: Press hard enough on the hot coolant hose. This is the only way to detect possible cracks or other defects.
What do we have on the ends of the hoses? - do they fit tightly on their nozzles?
Are all hose clamps secure? If not, they may come off the connecting pipes while driving and with a hot engine. It is better to replace corroded hose clamps immediately.

Article reviewed: Herman Ostrovsky

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