Continental 62181 Radiator Coolant Hose - Lower

Lower Radiator Hose for Toyota Tacoma and T100

Continental 62181 is a molded radiator coolant hose built for lower cooling-system routing on select Toyota trucks. It uses a 1.250-inch inside diameter at both ends and a 24.970-inch length to match the OE-style path and connection points.

Compatible with 1995-1999 Toyota Tacoma lower hose applications and 1997 Toyota T100 lower hose applications, Continental 62181 supports glycol-based coolant flow through the radiator circuit. The molded shape helps maintain the factory routing needed for a precise fit on Toyota Tacoma and Toyota T100 cooling systems.

Key Features

• Part number: 62181
• Brand: Continental Molded
• Lower radiator coolant hose for select Toyota applications
• 1.250-inch inside diameter at hose end 1
• 1.250-inch inside diameter at hose end 2
• 24.970-inch overall length
• EPDM tube and cover with synthetic reinforcement
• Built to meet or exceed SAE 20R4EC Class D1 specifications
• Exact OEM configuration for factory-style fitment

Product Details

Continental Molded 62181 is engineered as a replacement lower radiator hose for vehicles that use a molded OE layout. The EPDM construction and synthetic reinforcement are specified for coolant transfer in the vehicle’s cooling system, while the molded profile helps preserve the original hose routing. This makes it a direct-fit choice for Toyota Tacoma lower hose service and Toyota T100 cooling-system repair where the factory configuration is required.

This part cross-references Dayco 71802 and Gates 22259 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Coolant leaks from a worn or cracked lower radiator hose
• Softening, swelling, or collapse in the coolant line
• Loss of proper coolant circulation through the radiator circuit
• Fitment issues caused by non-molded replacement hoses
• Cooling-system service on Toyota Tacoma and Toyota T100 models

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify hose routing, end diameters, and overall length before installation. Inspect adjoining necks, clamps, and nearby cooling-system components for wear or corrosion, and replace any damaged parts before refilling the system. After installation, refill with the correct glycol-based coolant and check for leaks with the engine at operating temperature.

Quality Assurance

Continental specifies EPDM materials and synthetic reinforcement for this hose, with construction that meets or exceeds SAE 20R4EC Class D1 requirements. The exact OEM configuration is intended to deliver factory-style fitment on the listed Toyota Tacoma and Toyota T100 applications.