81.96301-0679 MAN cooling water hose

This hose, pretty simply, carries coolant – that’s the green or orange stuff, usually – between different parts of your engine's cooling system. It connects the radiator to the engine, and often links to things like the water pump and heater core. It's basically a pathway for the coolant to circulate and keep everything at the right temperature. Think of it like the arteries and veins in your body – it’s how the engine gets cooled down. Coolant absorbs heat from the engine block and heads, then flows through the radiator where it gets cooled off. The hose is the route that makes that whole process happen. Different hoses handle different parts of that loop, some going to the heater core to give you warm air in the winter, others directly connecting the engine to the radiator. A failing hose can cause a lot of trouble. They get old, crack, swell, or even burst. If it bursts, you'll lose coolant quickly, and that can lead to overheating which can really damage your engine – we're talking warped heads, blown gaskets, the whole nine yards. You’ll notice if a hose is getting weak—you might see some coolant leaking, or the hose might feel soft and spongy when you squeeze it. Keeping these in good shape is preventative maintenance. You can find a replacement pretty easily—places like Fixparts Online have a good selection. It’s a relatively inexpensive part to replace, and it can save you from a much bigger repair bill down the road. It acts like a shield, protecting your engine from extreme temperatures. Guaranteed satisfaction: Cooling Water Hose (MPN 81963010679) includes a 12-month warranty!

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