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-layer construction
- High heat resistance material meets or exceeds OE specifications
- Multiple layers of first grade silicone material
- Industry-standard blue cover and orange tube for easy identification
- polyester braiding, which is not affected by coolant and heat penetration
- The very thick and flexible tube helps prevent "cold leaks and hardening caused by heat"
- The high-quality silicone lid is resistant to coolants, ozone, weather, sunlight and extreme ambient temperatures.
- Exceeds SAE J20R1, Class A requirements
- Temperature range -65 degrees F to +350 degrees F (-54 degrees C to +177 degrees C)
- Gates also offers application-specific molded silicone coolant hose for exact dimensional specifications