Gates 20953 Radiator Coolant Hose - Lower or Upper

Gates 20953 Molded Coolant Hose

Gates 20953 is a molded radiator coolant hose built to OEM-quality specifications for upper, lower, bypass, heater, and other coolant routing applications. The EPDM construction is made for dependable coolant transfer in vehicles that need a formed hose with the correct bends and end diameters.

Compatible With Subaru Impreza, Legacy, Outback, and Forester applications, this molded hose helps replace worn or damaged factory-style coolant routing without a trip to the OE dealer. Gates Molded Coolant Hose line is engineered as a broad replacement solution for radiator hose service, and this part cross-references Four Seasons 20953 for the same application.

Key Features

• Brand: Gates Molded Coolant Hose
• Part Number: 20953
• Material: EPDM
• Molded hose design for formed coolant routing
• End 1 inside diameter: 1.5 in. (38 mm)
• End 2 inside diameter: 1.5 in. (38 mm)
• Centerline length: 12.3 in. (312 mm)
• No spring included
• No quick-connect fittings

Detailed Description

Gates 20953 is a molded radiator coolant hose designed to match the shape and dimensions needed for specific cooling-system layouts. With EPDM construction and a molded profile, it is suited for upper and lower coolant routing where a straight hose will not follow the factory path correctly. This part number is listed across multiple Subaru applications, including Subaru Forester, Subaru Legacy, Subaru Outback, and Subaru Impreza, making it a practical OE-style replacement for common cooling service needs.

The Gates Molded Coolant Hose line is built around application-specific fitment and OEM-quality specifications, helping simplify radiator hose replacement on vehicles that require a formed hose. Gates 20953 is also referenced by Four Seasons 20953, which can help when matching an existing part number during service or catalog lookup.

What It Helps Fix

• Cracked, swollen, or leaking radiator coolant hose sections
• Collapsed or misshaped molded hose routing
• Coolant loss from aged EPDM hose material
• Poor fitment from universal hose replacements
• Cooling-system service on Subaru Forester, Legacy, Outback, and Impreza models

Installation Notes and Tips

• Verify the vehicle year, model, and hose position before ordering.
• Compare the molded shape, end diameters, and centerline length to the original hose.
• Inspect adjoining clamps, necks, and coolant passages for wear before installation.
• Flush and refill the cooling system according to the vehicle service procedure after hose replacement.

Quality Assurance

Gates manufactures this molded coolant hose to OEM-quality specifications for application-specific cooling-system replacement. The formed design and EPDM material support accurate routing on listed Subaru and other vehicle applications.