Gates 18898 HVAC Heater Hose - Heater Inlet, Heater To Engine or Pipe To Pipe

Gates 18898 Molded Heater Hose

The Gates 18898 molded heater hose is an OEM-style coolant hose built for tight engine bays and precise routing. It is formed to match factory-style bends for select Chrysler, Dodge, Mitsubishi, Mazda, and Nissan applications, including heater inlet and heater-to-engine connections.

Key Features

• Brand: Gates Molded Heater Hose
• Part number: 18898
• EPDM construction for coolant, water, and air service
• Factory-molded shape for smaller, tighter-fitting engine compartments
• End I.D.: 0.62 in. / 16 mm at both ends
• Centerline length: 22 in. / 559 mm
• Molded hose design with no quick-connect fittings
• Approved for marine applications

Product Details

Gates 18898 is a molded coolant hose from the Gates Molded Heater Hose line, built to follow OE-style routing where a straight hose will not maintain the correct path. The EPDM material is suited for heater hose service and related fluid or air transfer needs, while the molded profile helps maintain clearance in compact engine compartments. This part number is used across multiple applications, including 2001-2005 Chrysler Sebring heater inlet, 2001-2005 Dodge Stratus heater inlet, 2000-2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse heater inlet, and 1999-2003 Mitsubishi Galant heater inlet.

This part cross-references Dayco 87816 for the same application.

Common Problems This Hose Can Address

• Cracked or leaking heater hose at the inlet connection
• Collapsed or softened hose routing in a tight engine bay
• Incorrect hose shape after a previous repair
• Coolant seepage from aged EPDM hose material
• Poor fitment on heater-to-engine or pipe-to-pipe routing

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the hose route, end diameters, and centerline length before installation. Confirm the vehicle position listed for your application, since Gates 18898 is used at heater inlet, heater-to-engine, and pipe-to-pipe locations depending on the vehicle. Inspect adjoining pipes, clamps, and fittings for wear or corrosion before installing the new hose.

• Fits 2001-2005 Chrysler Sebring, Heater Inlet
• Fits 2001-2005 Dodge Stratus, Heater Inlet
• Fits 2000-2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse, Heater Inlet
• Fits 1999-2003 Mitsubishi Galant, Heater Inlet
• Fits 1990-1993 Mazda B2200, Heater To Engine
• Fits 1981-1984 Nissan Maxima, Pipe To Pipe

Quality Assurance

Gates manufactures this molded heater hose as an OE-style replacement part for select factory applications. The molded construction and EPDM material support consistent routing and service fitment across the listed vehicles, including Chrysler Sebring, Dodge Stratus, Mitsubishi Eclipse, and Mitsubishi Galant applications.