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Why would your upper radiator hose be soft and easy to squeeze when hot?
Joecrim7
Heat will have that effect on rubber. Like molasses, it's easier to work with when the temps get higher and the opposite when the temps get lower. If you are concerned about the hose, I would do a check on the hose when the car has had a chance to sit overnight. This is called a "cold" check and you will notice the soft spots immediately when squeezing the hose in different spots. One part of the hose will be firm and then there will be one spot the feels more like a soft and mushy blister. If so, change the hose immediately or you will be afoot or worse, the car will overheat and you take a big chance on ruining the engine permanently. Hope this helps.
Cheers,
Chrestmaker
The cooling system should be pressurized when hot and the hoses should be firm. I suspect the radiator cap is not doing its job.
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