Lexicon1

Ive got a 97 Lexus, 75K miles, original hoses,
When should I change them? Never been changed.
Am I pushing it a little too far.
If so, whats the best source for a COMPLETE set of coolant Hoses?

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iTrader: (1)

When I changed the radiatior on my '92 they looked fine and probably weren't ever changed. From what I gathered the radiator on your SC will crack before the hoses do. On a '97 they are probably fine, just inspect them really well for cracks both inside and out if possible.

joshthorsc

I agree! If you have a sc300, your radiator will porbably crack before your hoses go out. My radiator cracked around 185k! If it'll make you feel better, just buy the parts and replace it.

~Josh

Lexmex

Don't play around with those hoses unless there is a leak, taking them off and them putting them back on can result in leaks later since they have been sitting in the same position (hence, same pressure and stress).