Newer heavy-duty engines with advanced emissions systems (from 2007 to current model year) produce higher under-hood temperatures, requiring the use of silicone coolant hose. In these new low engine-air-flow and high-heat conditions, Gates Silicone Coolant Hose is the perfect product.
Product Features:- Premium 4-ply construction
- High-heat resistance material meets or exceeds OE specifications
- Several layers of high-quality silicone
- Blue lid and industry-standard orange tube for easy identification
- Polyester braiding, which is unaffected by refrigerant penetration and heat
- The very thick and flexible tube prevents "cold leaks" and hardening caused by heat.
- The high-quality silicone cover resists refrigerants, ozone, weathering, sunlight, and extreme ambient temperatures.
- Exceeds requirements of SAE J20R1, Class A
- Temperature range: -65 Deg. F to +350 Deg. F (+54 Deg. C to +177 Deg. C)
- Gates also offers molded silicone coolant hoses for specific applications with exact dimensional specifications.