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Originally Posted by vtec to vvel
Heater hoses should last quite a while. I'll typically check periodically to see if they get pressurized/hard (and ensure they don't "balloon" in anyway) after starting the car and then looking at the coolant reservoir and general condition of the radiator itself.
How many miles were you on? And is the radiator/thermostat the originals as well?
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Need replacement every 10 years to be safe as evidenced above.
It blows my mind owners will replace galley gaskets (at substantial cost and time) without even investigating oil pressure values but ignore old belts and hoses.