{"product_id":"gates-12308-hvac-heater-hose-throttle-body-to-housing-or-throttle-body-to-pipe","title":"Gates 12308 HVAC Heater Hose - Throttle Body To Housing or Throttle Body To Pipe","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGates 12308 Molded Heater Hose Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Gates 12308 molded heater hose is an OEM-style coolant hose built for tight engine compartments where a formed routing path matters. Made from EPDM and factory-molded to match the application, it serves coolant, water, and air transfer needs and is also approved for marine use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompatible with Nissan Altima heater hose routing, this Gates Molded Heater Hose line is built for smaller-diameter connections and precise fitment. The 12308 part number is a direct reference for buyers searching for a molded heater hose for 2012-2018 Nissan Altima applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Gates Molded Heater Hose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart number: 12308\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEPDM construction for coolant-system service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory-molded, OE-style shape for tight engine bays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnd 1 inside diameter: 0.31 in. (8 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnd 2 inside diameter: 0.31 in. (8 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCenterline length: 12.11 in. (308 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for coolant, water, and air applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproved for marine applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGates 12308 is a molded heater hose formed to follow the original routing used in compact engine compartments. Its EPDM material is suited for heater and coolant service, while the molded shape helps maintain the correct path between connection points. This makes it a practical replacement when you need an OE-style molded coolant hose for Nissan Altima throttle body plumbing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis part cross-references Bosch 13308 for the same application. Buyers searching for Gates 12308, a molded heater hose for Nissan Altima, will find it listed for 2012-2014 Nissan Altima, throttle body to housing, and 2015-2018 Nissan Altima, throttle body to pipe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Problems This Hose Can Address\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCracked or hardened heater hose material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoolant seepage at a formed hose section\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncorrect hose routing in a tight engine bay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacement needs for a damaged throttle body coolant hose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFitment issues caused by using a straight hose where a molded hose is required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes and Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify the hose path, end diameters, and centerline length before installation. For fitment, use the vehicle-specific listings: Fits 2012-2014 Nissan Altima, throttle body to housing; Fits 2015-2018 Nissan Altima, throttle body to pipe. Confirm the connection points match the original molded hose layout before final assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGates is a recognized supplier of molded coolant hose products, and this hose follows an OEM-style molded design for application-specific fitment. The EPDM construction and factory-formed shape support consistent replacement quality for the listed Nissan Altima applications.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gates","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52412214509749,"sku":"BBSC-12308","price":19.73,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/ZO_12308_Top.jpg?v=1777784927","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/gates-12308-hvac-heater-hose-throttle-body-to-housing-or-throttle-body-to-pipe","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}