CentralCoaster

You see at the parts store, heater hose, crankcase vent hose, transmission oil cooler hose, vacuum hose, fuel hose, etc. And each is only sold in certain sizes.

If you want some 5/8" power steering hose for example, you're s.o.l.

I checked the Goodyear site and there explanations aren't very definitive. Obviously, some can handle higher pressures than others, but is the material any different? I noticed they have fuel hose now with a blue liner inside of it.

My question is because I bought some Goodyear HiMiler hose and used it on my power steering suction line, and it doesn't look healthy, I'll take a pic later.

bogus

There is a guy down in Irvine or something, I think he's called the hose man. I will check the link tonite.

forum member jhammons01 (sp?) recommended him to me.

Bill Hetzel

Hey Kevin, I've been using Aeroquip Socketless hose for years both on the track and on the street. The socketless hose is rated at -45 to 300 degrees and 250 psi. I have some on a racecar that's probably 15 years old. This stuff is bullitproof. Works well with regular fittings and hose clamps.
You may find short lengths at a race shop or Areoquip dealer. Summit sells it but it's a 10ft. min.
You can get a really good catalog (Areoquip Performance Products) at www.areoquip.com.

Akcelr8 N VA

It's not just pressure to worry about. Power steering hose is made from a different material to keep the fluid from deteriorating it. Power steering hose is specific for that function.

ScaryFast

I would think that the three main variables that matter in hose selection would be:

1. Heat range
2. Pressure range
3. Chemical resistance

The same hose material can be used for coolant, oil, and fuel from my research. I've used them interchangeably for those applications with no issue.

However, I didn't realize that power steering fluid is more "aggressive" than the other three. I currently have some coolant hose at the two junctions in my PS system low pressure line - at the bottom of the resivoir and at the connection to the pump. I'll have to check their condition tonight. Originally there were little red hoses at these two places as shown below.

Scott S

A hose is not a hose. I bought a new set of goodyear hoses for my Acura. They were not exactly the right shape and were not exactly the right inner diameter so they leaked a little and one of the belts was slowly cutting into one of the hoses. I bought a new set from the dealer (same price) that fit perfectly. Always start with the dealer and if they want huge money, then concider your options.

Scott

rel3rd

...you'll also notice that the hose that comes with an automatic transmission fluid cooler is the same type as a power steering return hose.

bogus

http://www.hose-man.com/sys-tmpl/door/

VenkmanP

http://www.chemtec.org/books/pdl/pdl21-tc.html

Fuzzy Dice

I feel your pain...I blew a coolant return hose at the drag strip one night...I was able to jury rig it to finish the event and get home...the next day I find out GM does not make the hose anymore...I ended up using fuel line hose and so far so good after a year....I too worried about the coolant or water wetter eating at the hose...

smearig

Carquest here in Austin stocks 5/8" p/s hose. I used that Goodyear EZ-Coil you recommended and it has been working great.