Silicon engine hoses - what advantage

[aeberbach]

So obviously they are pretty colors and appeal to people who like neon underbody lights and fake Brembo red caliper covers. But are there advantages in terms of durability, reliability, ease of fitting, price, what?

[Alex]

Suppose to last longer i think

[fowler]

not worth it IMHO just buy standard items

[koh]

they swell up less and last loads longer than oe rubber ones,ive had enough rubber hoses fail but no silicon ones so far

[Alex]

they swell up less and last loads longer than oe rubber ones,ive had enough rubber hoses fail but no silicon ones so far

most likely because they were old

[fowler]

they swell up less and last loads longer than oe rubber ones,ive had enough rubber hoses fail but no silicon ones so far

most likely because they were old

agreed