Don't burst under pressure, use quality hose clamps Sometimes it's not the big engine components that fail that leave you stranded on the side of the road. It can be as simple as the proverbial $2 part that gives way and leaves you stuck facing a potentially costly bill and a headache you'd rather not have. One of the sometimes smallest and often overlooked parts in your engine bay are the hose clamps that secure the myriad of hoses that traverse almost every component. Whether it be an EFI hose, turbo hose, coolant hose or any number vacuum lines, these all rely on the holding power of a quality hose clamp to ensure they do their job correctly. Using a correct sized and application specific hose clamp ensures you can have the confidence that your vehicle is as the manufacturer specifies and can face the loads and pressures required. Due to the many torturous conditions these components face they are usually built with part or all stainless steel and come in a variety of formats to ensure you get the sealing and hold pressure required. Some of the hose clamps that are used on vehicles today are: Turbo Hose Clamp - Also referred to a T Bolt clamp for its use of a bolted fastener to apply significant clamping force and uniform tension around the whole diameter of hose. EFI Hose Clamp - A smaller version of a traditional perforated band clamp these usually have an extended tang to shield the fuel hose from perforations or damage to soft rubber fuel lines. Perforated Hose Clamp - Used on many of the cooling hoses that run through an engine bay. Various sizes and diameters are used for larger top and bottom radiator hoses. As can be seen, the role that hose clamps play in the daily running of your vehicle cannot be under-estimated and the potential for expensive repairs if left unchecked is certainly possible. Don't risk it and any periodic maintenance on your vehicle should involve close inspection of these to keep you on the road.