Dayco 72996 Radiator Coolant Hose - Upper

Dayco Curved Radiator Hose for Tacoma

Dayco Part Number 72996 is a curved radiator coolant hose built for the upper cooling circuit on select Toyota Tacoma models. Made from EPDM and finished in black, it provides a direct-fit replacement for the factory-style hose routing used on 2016-2023 Toyota Tacoma applications.

For buyers searching for a Toyota Tacoma upper radiator hose, Dayco 72996 offers the correct curved, branched hose configuration with matching 1 5/16-inch inside diameters at both ends. It is built to meet SAE J20R4 Class D-1 and SAE J1684 Type EC specifications.

Key Features

• Brand: Dayco Curved Radiator Hose
• Part Number: 72996
• Upper radiator coolant hose for Toyota Tacoma
• EPDM construction for cooling-system service
• Black finish for OE-style appearance
• Branched hose design with curved routing
• End 1 inside diameter: 1 5/16 in.
• End 2 inside diameter: 1 5/16 in.
• SAE J20R4 Class D-1 and SAE J1684 Type EC

Product Details

Dayco’s Curved Radiator Hose line focuses on replacement hoses shaped to follow the original cooling-system path, helping maintain proper coolant flow and routing clearance. This Dayco 72996 hose is specified for the upper position on 2016-2023 Toyota Tacoma trucks and uses EPDM rubber for standard radiator-hose service. The branched hose layout and 15-inch trunk height support the factory-style configuration used in this application.

Compatible With: Fits 2016-2023 Toyota Tacoma, upper. This part number is commonly searched as Dayco 72996 and Dayco 72996 Toyota Tacoma upper radiator hose.

What It Helps Address

• Cracked or aged upper radiator hose material
• Coolant seepage at the hose connection points
• Improper hose routing from a worn or misshaped hose
• Cooling-system service on a Toyota Tacoma upper hose application
• Replacement of a hose that no longer holds its original shape

Installation Notes

Verify hose routing, end diameters, and position before installation. Inspect the mating necks, clamps, and surrounding cooling-system components for wear or corrosion, and replace any damaged parts as needed. Confirm the hose is seated fully and routed without kinks or contact points after installation.

Quality Assurance

This Dayco radiator coolant hose is built to SAE J20R4 Class D-1 and SAE J1684 Type EC specifications for radiator-hose service. It is intended for direct replacement use on the listed Toyota Tacoma upper hose application. Part Number 72996 is the reference to confirm the correct hose for your vehicle.