Yes, you are wrong.  Those hoses burst, and you are in for a world of hurt,
possibly.  Even a short-term overheat can cause damage.

But how expensive can it be to change Coolant Hoses?  They cost next to
nothing, and are easy to change.  Go to a reputable mechanic and get an
estimate.  Stay away from quick-lube places, especially for anything other
than oil (and probably even for that).

Hey y'all.  I have a '90 Integra that gets driven occasionally.  Last
time it was in for an oil change, they told me the coolant hoses are
brittle and ought to be replaced.

Now I do plan to get this done, but maybe not right away 'cos it's
pretty expensive.  Is there any danger to the car (or the people
inside) if the hoses happen to fail while I'm driving?  I mean, if it
were a timing belt problem you might have some serious engine damage,
plus it's not so good to stop going if you're on the freeway or
something.  But with this, I was thinking I'd see the temp go up and
hopefully have some time and be able to pull it over.  Am I wrong?

Thanks.