I have add a recent issue with the radiator hose on my 2008 Toyota Solara conv. The car had 36, 300 miles on it when the upper hose blew out near the radiator connection; which is about 3" from the adjacent unshielded exhaust header. I had the car towed to my local certified mechanic. (I am currently unemployed and due to the fact the car was out of warranty I did not feel I could afford to take it to a Toyota dealer for service; the repair cost$135 the dealer would have charged $185+.) I took pictures of the hose and surrounding area... read full review »