Gates 12092 HVAC Heater Hose - Heater Core Outlet To Engine or Heater Outlet

Gates Molded Heater Hose for Nissan and INFINITI

Gates Part Number 12092 is a molded heater hose built for tight engine bays where a factory-shaped coolant hose is needed. It is made from EPDM and uses a 0.75 in. inside diameter at both ends with a 14.2 in. centerline length for a direct-fit style replacement.

The Gates Molded Heater Hose line focuses on OEM-style routing and formed bends for modern vehicles with compact underhood packaging. This hose is approved for coolant, water, air, and marine applications, giving it broad service use where a molded EPDM hose is required.

Key Features

• Gates Part Number 12092 molded heater hose
• EPDM construction for coolant, water, and air service
• Factory-molded shape for tighter engine compartments
• 0.75 in. inside diameter at both ends
• 14.2 in. centerline length
• OEM-style replacement hose for heater circuit routing

Detailed Product Overview

This molded heater hose is built for heater outlet and heater core outlet to engine routing on select Nissan 370Z and INFINITI models. It is a direct replacement style hose for applications that need the correct formed shape rather than a universal straight hose. Part Number 12092 is also cross-referenced with TYC 13092 for the same application.

Compatible vehicle applications include 2009-2017 Nissan 370Z, 2019-2020 Nissan 370Z, 2011-2012 INFINITI G37, 2013 INFINITI G37, 2014-2015 INFINITI Q50, 2014-2016 INFINITI Q50, 2014-2015 INFINITI Q60, 2014-2017 INFINITI Q70, 2014-2017 INFINITI QX50, and 2014-2017 INFINITI QX70. Gates 12092 is also listed for 2018 INFINITI Q50, Q70, and Q70L heater outlet applications, plus 2015-2017 INFINITI Q70L and 2015 INFINITI Q40 heater core outlet to engine routing.

What This Hose Helps Address

• Cracked or leaking heater hose sections
• Incorrect hose routing in compact engine bays
• Heat-related hose deterioration
• Loss of heater circuit coolant flow
• Replacement needs for molded OEM-style hose shapes

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the heater outlet or heater core outlet to engine routing before installation, since this hose is shaped for specific applications. Confirm the 0.75 in. end diameters and 14.2 in. centerline length against the original hose path. For a proper seal, inspect mating tubes, clamps, and nearby coolant connections before fitting Gates 12092.

Quality Assurance

Gates manufactures this molded heater hose as an OEM-style replacement for vehicles that require a formed EPDM hose. The design follows factory-style routing for smaller, tighter engine compartments and is approved for coolant, water, air, and marine use.