While the mechanic was replacing intake manifold, he asked if I want to replace coolant hoses of the engine cooling system. He said that it was easier to do so with the leaking manifold taken off.  Why not, I don’t want how long the existing hoses have served the car, likely from the day 1. Therefore, I gave him the green light.  At the time, I knew the new hose is the silicone ones but didn’t pay much attention to what exactly it is.

Finally, what a surprise when I saw it!

New silicone coolant hoses