after driving the car for a while and letting it cool back down, the top hose is flat. after opening the coolant cap, it returns to normal. any ideas?

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Replace the cap is first thing to try.

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Also make sure the overflow tube isn't blocked by bugs.

Could also be a bad hose. When the system cools the water contracts and any steam in the system will condense. If the upper hose is degraded it will not remain round under vacuum

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