2. Check up also reliability and a condition of connections of all tubes and hoses with the engine. Make sure all brackets and latches are in good condition. Faulty staples can fray hoses, pipes, or electrical wiring, which can cause more serious problems.
3. Carefully inspect the radiator and heater hoses. Replace any of the hoses if they are cracked, swollen or worn. Pay special attention to the clamps that secure the hoses to the cooling system components. Clamps can pinch or puncture hoses, resulting in leaks in the cooling system.
4. Inspect all components of the cooling system (hoses, butt surfaces, etc.) for signs of leaks and replace the required component or gasket in accordance with Chapter Cooling, heating system.
5. Where applicable, inspect the transmission fluid cooler hoses for signs of leaks or wear.
6. With the vehicle jacked up, inspect the fuel tank and filler pipe for cracks or other damage. Pay special attention to the connection of the filling pipe with the tank. Sometimes the rubber filler pipe or connecting hose leaks due to loose mounting clips or worn rubber.
7. Carefully inspect all rubber hoses and metal fuel lines coming from the tank. Replace damaged parts as needed.
8. Inside the engine compartment, check that all fuel hoses and pipes are secure and inspect the fuel supply hoses and vacuum hoses for damage or wear.
9. Where applicable, check the condition of the power steering hoses and pipes.