1997 Subaru Legacy Upper radiator hose

Tiny
IHEARTPUNK13
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  • 1997 SUBARU LEGACY
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 152,000 MILES
My dad recently changed my oil and noticed the upper radiator hose being dry and making a slight cracking noise when he put pressure on it. He said if it wasn't changed in a few days it would be dangerous to drive my car. It is okay to continue to drive my car 3 weeks later in 90 degree weather?
Saturday, June 14th, 2008 AT 7:10 PM

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Tiny
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Hi there,

It should be ok to drive, but it sound as if it is ready to fail at any Minuit, it is a very simple &quick job to change the top hose, I would get it done ASAP if it was my car.

Mark (mhpautos)
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Sunday, June 15th, 2008 AT 12:30 AM
Tiny
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Okay, thanks so much! I'm actually going to take it in to the dealer on friday because my dad has no time to change it. I'll keep on eye on it until then
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Monday, June 16th, 2008 AT 6:29 PM

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