Dayco 72535 Radiator Coolant Hose - Upper

Dayco 72535 Curved Radiator Hose

Dayco 72535 is a curved radiator coolant hose built for upper cooling-system routing on select Hyundai Tucson and Kia Sportage applications. Made from EPDM rubber and finished in black, it matches the shape and size needed for a direct replacement in the engine cooling circuit.

This Dayco Curved Radiator Hose line focuses on OE-style fit and routing for vehicles that need a formed hose with consistent bend geometry. For shoppers searching for a 2010-2013 Hyundai Tucson upper radiator hose or a 2011-2013 Kia Sportage upper coolant hose, part number 72535 is the relevant replacement reference.

Key Features

• EPDM construction for cooling-system hose service
• Curved radiator hose design for upper hose routing
• Single I.D. hose with 1 11/32 in. inside diameter at both ends
• Black finish for a factory-style appearance
• Built to SAE J20R4 Class D-1 and SAE J1684 Type EC specifications
• Dayco part number 72535 for easy catalog lookup

Detailed Description

Dayco 72535 is a formed radiator coolant hose intended for upper radiator connections where a curved profile is required. The EPDM rubber construction is suited to coolant exposure and underhood temperature cycling, while the single inside-diameter design helps maintain a consistent fit at both ends. With a trunk height of 24 1/2 in., this hose follows the routing needed for the listed Hyundai Tucson and Kia Sportage applications. This part cross-references Gates 23713 for the same application.

Compatible With 2010-2013 Hyundai Tucson, upper, and 2011-2013 Kia Sportage, upper. If you are replacing a worn upper radiator hose on a Hyundai Tucson or Kia Sportage, Dayco 72535 provides the correct formed shape and size for those vehicle-specific cooling layouts.

What It Helps Address

• Cracked or hardened upper radiator hose material
• Coolant seepage at the hose connection points
• Collapsed or softened hose sections from heat and age
• Poor hose routing caused by an incorrect formed replacement
• Cooling-system service needs on listed Hyundai Tucson and Kia Sportage models

Installation Notes and Tips

Inspect the radiator neck, thermostat housing, and clamps before installation. Drain coolant to a safe level before removing the old hose, then verify the new hose follows the original routing without twisting or kinking. Confirm the 1 11/32 in. end diameters match the vehicle connection points before final assembly.

Quality Assurance

This hose is manufactured to SAE J20R4 Class D-1 and SAE J1684 Type EC requirements, supporting standardized cooling-hose construction for the specified applications.