How to Install High-Temp Silicone Radiator Hoses

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In this video, I get rid of my 7 year old rubber radiator hoses, and replace them with polyester-reinforced HPS silicone hoses. I replace the 2 hoses going to and from the radiator, along with the hoses going to and from the heater core.
A set of hoses like this will be much less prone to failure, as they are designed with much higher tolerances. That means if you track your car, or even just drive it to and from work every day, you can rest assured knowing that your cooling system will not fail. To guarantee that, HPS stands behind their product with a lifetime warranty on their hoses.
HPS has a massive inventory, which means they will most likely have the exact silicone hose kit you’re looking for. They have one for the accord, which is exactly what I purchased, and it came with brand new HPS hose clamps for an easy install.
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After that, be sure to replace the proper coolant in your vehicle. I’ve included below links to most of the automotive manufacturer’s Genuine engine coolant, to make the search a bit easier.
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[@jonathanlaboy4224]

For ppl that have never done this before. I recommend draining the radiator first. It's easier n less work. But it is a personal preference

[@mramsey123]

One major thing you have missed mate from one car guy to another but after you topped it up and changed the hoses you should of left the rad cap off and let it run it to temp and let any air bubbles in the system get out. 😉

[@juanignaciox_]

Omg never thought coolant going everywhere would stress me so much!

[@chinafukr69kack31]

I like the fact that u still work on the accord!! I just bought these but with the extended plier.

[@hadleighmurad]

Made it look so easy! i might give it a try one day! Good tutorial!

[@SkyLinMegas]

beginning of video *you dont want coolant on the ground due to its toxicity* 5 min later *(spills coolant) i dropped some so i will have rinse the engine down later* i believe it would have been easier and safer to just *drain the coolant* into a clean container then re use it not harping on you m8 .. just trying to help as always we appreciate the videos

[@milanmastracci]

That is very true, however did you notice I had the drain pan on the floor to catch anything that would fall? I mentioned it towards the beginning of the video :)

[@SkyLinMegas]

milanmastracci​ I did ... But I'm saying the rinsing the engine down ... Some people wont think twice washing the engine down in thier front yard . Anyways I apologise if I was out of line . I'm still patently waiting on your tsx tranny saga by the way .

[@milanmastracci]

No worries buddy!! :) Unfortunately I wont be installing that TSX tranny in my accord. The guy that I bought it from misrepresented what it was, lied to me and was a PITA to solve. I got my money back from it, and after I'm done the mini, I think it'll be time to mod the accord. I'm thinking supercharger and 6 speed tranny with an LSD :D

[@Feedback4Utoday]

We do hundreds a year. Drains onto ground fine. The rain washes it away fine. Have not seen any animals sick so far

[@roadworthy6901]

Not properly bleeding the system is a great way to blow a head gasket, it also causes idle problems especially on classic Honda's

[@dakotarose9713]

95k Milan!! 😱 Can't believe this Chanel's growth over the past year... keep it up bro!!

[@milanmastracci]

Thanks buddy :) Its come a long way, hopefully this is just the beginning :D

[@mikeg8494]

almost 100k sub. so exciting and by the way keep up the good work

[@PLgraczPL]

nice tutorial it's simple and showing how you can get dirty while you work on your car!

[@gerardodiaz7427]

have to drain the radiator at least more than half if you dont wanna waste coolant. and still have to bleed it after your done installing the hoses . but thats how u learn good video bro.

[@Dabeast143130]

Oooo you have the same cold start noise I have. Hate it hopefully you do a video on it.👍🏼

[@FudgeCakeShanker]

Thanks for this this cleaned up my 95 civic si, engine bay looks better and cleaned all this nasty antifreeze that has coated the ends of the hoses

[@OldSchoolNoe]

About $190 HPS hoses for the New Edge Mustang. It also has a bleed valve right on top of the thermostat which makes things easier, plus you can also just use the EPAuto funnel. Recently I've been messing around with different coolants and I wonder what would happen if you mixed Mishimoto's "Liquid Chill" into your coolant without flushing.

[@redlinenissan372]

Good idea to upgrade to these new hoses, plus they look pretty good 👌

[@milanmastracci]

Yeah I really like them :)

[@kevinwhite1077]

Great video mate

[@elie3387]

awesome channel, would love to see some interior mods tho like sound system mods couldn't find one that really covers everything so i can do it myself..

[@jaivaja7316]

15:46 I do that all the time in the garage 😂😂

[@I1S1337]

I have a 2003 accord coupe (2.4L) and i was looking for some replacement ignition coils, it has the stock ones still with 230k miles (original plugs too, but i already ordered new NGK ones). I've been looking around but i'm unsure of which ones are decent factory replacements and not performance ones like the Accels.

[@ourcarproject3059]

wow just 7 years my 2004 eclipse and its working good

[@edgarguzman2071]

I'm replacing my hoses soon I'm looking at what NOT to do. You do know you have a drain bolt (valve) on bottom of radiator. you make easy job looks harder than it really is.

[@robbyota5598]

In my opinion the OEM spring clamps on the old radiator hoses are a lot better than those cheap warm clamps that normally break. I just wondered to myself why everybody throws the good ones away and puts on the warm style ones?

[@damionbates5463]

Robbyota 559 they're a lot easier to put on but I agree.

[@michaeldaddio7714]

how good did these hose's last over time?is it on a daily driver?

[@AvoKupelian]

Would have been smarter to go red for cooling system as it gets hot and blue for intake as it gets cold air. But awesome video as always. Waiting for a golf update :D

[@mohamedhamzic8670]

Nice dude! That engine is looking great, but can you tell me how your perfomance is increasing. keep it up man! great videos. I think your channel is under rated. We need to really hit that sub buttom

[@johnhenryholiday4964]

Awesome video..... I will not be critical.... (there are many others that will find any fault as objectionable) ... I may suggest tho that you replace all regular radiator hose clamps with worm drive clamps.... they dont look pretty.... but they are so much better at not leaking..... No rant.... no fault finding.... just a suggestion....

[@merouanebboy]

Hey man, i just replaced my radiator and my top hose is leaking because of the clamp (i think it's not too tight and can't tight it much than that because its too small). but you say that you dont need to tight it too much, isn't that risky after the engine gets hot and the pressure inside the hose increase? which will push the coolant to leak from the hose, or even disconnect the hose from the radiator? i am planning to buy new clamps to tight it a bit of too much by making sure i dont damage the hose and radiator entry.

[@TRusty394]

hi milan ! is it possible to do a video about fixing a heater matrix ? Its a very common issue on the mk4 golfs. Thanks and have a nice day!

[@thesmurf4478]

cool! i.may pick one up for my accord 😊

[@tarek3702]

ur engine looks so colourful i like it!!

[@milanmastracci]

Thanks buddy :)

[@REDLINERUNNER]

milanmastracci Bro I really love your videos! I really miss chat with you but you blocked my messages... :(

[@alvinlawanto]

Is there hose like this for other car type? My car is toyota vios 2003.

[@jrsinamban1]

Is this fit to my Honda accord 2004?

[@sonicmaniac8826]

Cool video man😎 hey do they make these hoses for Chevy sonic cause I went to you link and it does not show any for a Chevy sonic...

[@cls63amgwagon34]

Oh gawd plz don't call your radiator a "rad" wtheck???

[@MrKylev35]

Grant Rodgers why not?

[@rustybritches6747]

MrKylev35 because we type rad in forums and stuff online so we dont have to type radiator every time, just like we say i/h/e instead of intake header exhaust! so you sound like a douchbag when u say RAD!

[@hadrianaugustus3547]

😂 wtf sounds terrible

[@yousifmorsy6511]

Hi I'm facing the problem of ac is not heating after replacement of cooling water please help me step by step to solve this isue

[@ykno321]

Do people recommend mix and matching car parts? Sometimes it a bit difficult finding good after market parts for my dad's vehicle. It's a Toyota Corolla (e110) 2000. The old lad need to be restore

[@arodriguez8762]

If you do this without running the car will it prevent the coolant from leaking???

[@mitchellbaldwin9106]

Where can i get this kit for a 92 prelude

[@rozcoog3511]

Nice i needed this. I bought a set from Z1 but it is all the hoses not just radiator hoses...

[@milanmastracci]

Thats awesome!! You're engine bay is going to look like skittles blew up in there lol

[@perpetualgrin5804]

What's wrong with the OEM hoses, except for the colour ?

[@julianmedeiros577]

I'm in Ontario also, but how do you keep that engine bay so damn clean?? I get my car oiled every winter and it just looks grimy.

[@maciasrick454]

How are he hps hoses holding up so far?

[@ZynovFTW]

Can you do a video on installing an aftermarket alarm system/remote starter on the golf?

[@rezblade1565]

What kind of setup (general) would be needed for mountain passes or canyon carving , track and drift

[@damionbates5463]

Rezblade for cooling just get all aluminum radiator, hoses, fans and thermostat

[@kulrajcheema3593]

What is the outro song called?

[@Jordan-nj2ve]

Hey! Question for ya. We got snow last night and my car is covered in salt from the roads. Do you think the sprayer at the coin wash is enough to clean the underside of the car?

[@xtina818]

Jordan F yup

[@alexandriamartinez2233]

i would to get in contact with you to see if you can help me out find some parts for my engine

[@speedmaster001]

15:20 wait, why is the hose from the "RAD" to the reservoir tank does not have a clamp? This drives me nuts. Oh well, not my car.

[@danielmosher5442]

gonna hav so many colors in there eventually gonna look like a matchbox toy u get in a cereal box

[@anonymousmind]

When is the Short Throw Shifter on the Mini coming?! I want to see more project car installs!

[@milanmastracci]

Its on the way, I need to finish up working on a video/install but after the current one, the STS will be on the way :)

[@mikkelhankerson7047]

Where did you learn how to work on vehicles?

[@TheMcooper17]

recently thought about this for my car but my lines are only 2 and a half years old

[@harris8390]

Milan, I think I can use this vid to help change the coolant lines on my moms 04 Element.

[@milanmastracci]

Good luck buddy :)

[@grizzlyrams2216]

I rarely ever comment on videos but i feel triggered lol. First off drain the "radiator". Engine coolant is very toxic to animals and agriculture such as plants and trees. Second, no one calls it a rad. Third it is not at all a messy job, take your time and do it right. Drain your coolant and keep your car clean and smeeling like unicorns and magic...not burning antifreeze....ok my rant is over

[@tedoud4738]

I'm 60 and I've heard it called a rad since I was a kid. Newbs. Lol

[@karlarras9674]

What do these aftermarket hoses make better?

[@jackiechan_wtf4041]

ApriliaDude They are more dependable. You don't have to replace them as often.

[@FLYBOY-eh5th]

Rad cap to the rad. This video is so rad.

[@alexispereira9465]

murphthesurf 😂🤣🤣👌🏻

[@rajuar1955]

please make a video for car wiring explain it in video

[@WHITETAIL215]

You think that gold wrap is doing anything for that intake

[@xtina818]

does that hps hose kit come with all the hoses?

[@milanmastracci]

Yes :)

[@lazuardyalutama5185]

MINI AFTERMARKET FRONT END SPOTTED!!!

[@milanmastracci]

😏

[@tarek3702]

shared and liked ur video

[@milanmastracci]

👍

[@OlympicGaming]

the video is at 9,999. had to come in and break that lol

[@jonathan1932]

that looks nice on er Honda

[@MyHumveeMathilda]

You Need to use worm drive clamps for silicone hoses. 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@johnkeawe2611]

I think you should a went with red hoses. blue kinda threw off the red and gold lol but thanks for the video!! I wanted to change mine out too

[@milanmastracci]

Only reason why I went with blue is because I thought of it logically. They're coolant hoses, and the coolant goes through the water pump/coolant pump. Since I figured blue is associated with water, its very easy to distinguish in the engine bay what is a water hose/coolant hose :)

[@johnkeawe2611]

Well that makes sense!! Lol. Great video tho! I'm gonna change mine out soon. A lot of your videos actualy helped me out a lot! Keep it up bro.

[@rienie13]

Please drain that coolant first. Especially in a 'How to' video. Coolant on any painted or coated part is bad news. Respect for being able to ignore the coolant smell though :D

[@ioanniskaragiannidis9731]

How do you know that you don't air are in the system ?

[@666Seb87]

now its usually self bleeding itself, you just need to top up

[@joeb5226]

Isnt it bad to use these hose clamp with the screw ?

[@fastfoodvwFL]

No, it's not.

[@muffinlion6299]

Aren't you supposed to clean the surface on the engine side

[@666Seb87]

I must honestly admit that I had a great laugh when I saw you changing those hoses. such a pro is doing such a thing 😂 . especially if you've got a valve it's so easy to remove all the water in about three minutes from the cooling system. and you talking about environmental friendly and this spilling all around, yeah I will believe that you catch all of that, just better say that you've moved your garage to Mexico. I worked on my golf cooling system last time and I just came back home with engine 90 degrees hot I've opened the reservoir to release the pressure and then I open the valve to release the mixture I messed up(to THE GROUND!) so later I had nice and clean job on my engine. also those hose clamps include in your kit, the thing that they got something engraved with the laser wont make them any More useful when it's completely useless crap. you always looking for the best solution and than you're putting something like that on your hoses , original clips are so armored that I would never replace them with anything else especially with the pathetic jubilee clips. so is it hard to do - reasonably is it clean to do - TOTALY* (* if you do it right)😀😁😂 oh yeah and one more I was checking your old videos and I completely don't understand why you not doing tripod thing no more only that hand recording which is completely awful. PEACE fella😋

[@ourcarproject3059]

why not drain it and put back in and you dont lose any?

[@3nigma.3nc]

Better yet, just put in fresh coolant...

[@jerrycastaneda5262]

Where did you buy your hoses?

[@milanmastracci]

Check the description 👍

[@eduardohuerta4856]

where i can buy that type of hose buddy?

[@milanmastracci]

Check the description for them :)

[@jameszapata8290]

I don't know how to say your name or spell your name young man. Since you had them for 4 years hoses. Number one question . Have those silicone hoses shrink. Number two question. Does the silicone hoses kind of slip away from your connection to the radiator 4 to the heater core connections even though you have the clamps on. I'm asking because I want to buy some for mine Toyota Corolla. Please answer me as fast as you can thank you young Man. Also had any difficulties with them problems

[@RamyFal]

my car is a 2008 Renault Clio Symbol and its coolant system is perfect the only thing i want to upgrade to a bigger radiator fan that it ^^

[@RamyFal]

1.4L 8Valves 75Hp @3500rpm not the most powerful engin but it's okay im actually lookin for a 2.0L 16Valves i think it's has 275Hp :) @4500Rpm

[@edwinthetechnician6578]

Ramy RDJ there is no way the 2.0 is putting out 275hp I have a bmw 1.8L and it does 135hp at 4500rpm there is no way a 2.0 Renault is going to be 275hp no way

[@RamyFal]

Edwin Medrano the Engin of the Megane RS 275 Trophy is doing it and without a turbo :)

[@edwinthetechnician6578]

Ramy RDJ wow I didn't know but that's damn impressive

[@RamyFal]

Edwin Medrano the Clio 4 RS have a 220Hp 1.6 16Valves Turbo :)

[@Thrust83]

easier to dump the radiator before to cut down on mess.

[@Volvonauts]

ok im seriously not trying to be a hater here but i have heard some solid science that says silicone is bad for carrying hot coolant. and is best for intercooler systems where its not exposed to polyethylene glycol. apparently over time the heat can allow coolant to penetrate into the wound layers of silicone and cause bubbling of the hose and eventually leak...

[@KIntegra]

Someone needs to make a video on how to install a kill switch😫

[@speedmaster001]

I cringe looking at the coolant spilled all over the place. Some of those liquid made contact with wiring harness connectors. People if you intend to do this, please plan on doing so when you are doing a coolant flush. Replace the hoses while the coolant is emptied. You will still have some spill from coolant trapped in the hoses but not as much as this one. Coolant fluid actually also contains some level of corrosive properties. I saw the mess it left my epoxy painted garage floor. I also did not notice any air bubble bleeding procedure being done.

[@eddiesalazar-garcia7163]

Same process for a sealed coolant system?

[@Fabian7024]

How much horsepower does ur honda have? My mustang has 210 but still really fun to drive

[@clutch1767]

Wellington The accord is roughly the same. Between 197-205

[@joseulloa8769]

Klutch 416 that's to the crank not the wheels

[@dandanthebabyman]

Wellington is it a v6?

[@Fabian7024]

Daniel Dematteo yes , i went to a dealer 3 years ago and saw it and it was 2010 the new body style i knew little about mustangs then so i bought it then found out that the 2011 had the new v6 engine lol so needless to say i was pissed but oh well 😔

[@dandanthebabyman]

Wellington damn, thats awful, im getting an 05 v6 in a couple years.

[@CobraR1993]

Not necessary on this car or cars like this. Save your money. Silicone hoses are for race cars, turbo cars that run hot or police/taxi use that run 24 hours. Silicone hoses also need special marine clamps. You can't use epdm hose clamps.

[@ScottPC]

Hey I just installed these hoses on my Ford, old ones rusted off.......

[@milanmastracci]

Thats not good lol

[@bboydrigz]

i sense an aftermarket rad after this install 👀

[@hass1337]

WHY NO EXTRA VID ME SAD. btw liked your vid a lot keep the good workup.

[@milanmastracci]

I can't add the extra videos at the end when using this type of outro :(

[@didtoknan8128]

But you didn't bleed the air !

[@RamyFal]

Didtok Nan will be done automatically that's expantion container's job ^^

[@DiogoDC123]

those rpf1 still for sale? im localish lol

[@milanmastracci]

Sold them a while ago buddy, got one of my close friends to buy them off me

[@censordeez]

That hose clamp tool is one of the most unnecessary things I’ve ever seen lol. Just go in sideways with your channel lock..

[@seandong6059]

Those coolant hoses are crazy expensive.

[@joshrawks21]

But do last a lifetime

[@WHITETAIL215]

Yea and let moisture in they let sweat threw the walls

[@chunleeli]

He must be Canadian

[@gtrsfk9001]

Hose replacement purely a vanity thing, won't make slightest difference in reality.

[@ivantsurkan7910]

Your hoses look good u wast unnecessary money on your accord it's not even a sport car get performance parts

[@milanmastracci]

Oh sorry I'll check back in with you next time I need to buy car parts for your advice

[@AcidDeathRitual]

Why not just drain and flush.Whats a gallon of distilled water, like a buck a piece.

[@jackiechan_wtf4041]

Would have been nice to show the install on the two smaller hoses. But whatever.

[@milanmastracci]

Its literally the same thing as before, unclip, unclip, remove old hose, install new hose, clip, clip, done :)

[@hiblendmedia]

Just me or are those included clamps garbage non t-bolt. Probably just ruined those expensive hoses.

[@robbyota5598]

hiblendmedia , LOL I just posted a comment up above and then start scrolling through some of them to read them I was thinking the same thing.

[@abnerandrade29]

Did I just watch this man pour coolant all over his engine

[@shaneh711]

Yep. Poor enough effort! Just drain the system first!!!

[@0312jcarlson]

Before notification squad

[@korologosmichael0]

Lol you have such a mishmash of colors in your engine bay now.

[@lorithompson6057]

Why not replace every black hose to blue so they all match. Your car, and engine are cool.

[@milanmastracci]

I think I might ;)

[@canadapainter658]

This video guy forgot to bleed air bubbles out of the cooling system..