Gates 21557 Radiator Coolant Hose - Upper or Upper - Pipe To Radiator

Gates 21557 Molded Coolant Hose

The Gates 21557 molded coolant hose is an OE-style radiator coolant hose built from EPDM for upper cooling-system and heater-hose applications. Its molded shape and 1.25 in. inside diameters at both ends help support a direct replacement for select Toyota Highlander, Mitsubishi Eclipse, Hyundai Sonata, Buick Skylark, and Pontiac Grand Am applications.

Key Features

• EPDM construction for coolant-system service
• Molded hose design for routed upper hose applications
• 1.25 in. inside diameter at both ends
• 18 in. centerline length
• No spring, no modular sections, and no quick-connect fittings
• Direct replacement part number: Gates 21557

Product Details

Gates Molded Coolant Hose line is built for upper, lower, bypass, heater, and other coolant routing needs using OEM-quality specifications. Part number 21557 is a molded radiator coolant hose with a 32 mm end diameter, 457 mm centerline length, and EPDM material construction. It is listed for radiator and HVAC compatible coolant and heater hose applications, including Fits 2009-2013 Toyota Highlander, Upper; Fits 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse, Upper; and Fits 1996-1998 Hyundai Sonata, Upper. This part cross-references Dayco 71695 for the same application.

Common Problems This Hose Can Address

• Cracked or hardened upper radiator hose
• Coolant leaks from aged EPDM hose material
• Improper hose routing after replacement
• Restricted coolant flow caused by a deteriorated hose
• HVAC heater hose service on listed applications

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify hose routing, end diameters, and centerline length before installation. This hose is listed for upper positions and, on some applications, upper pipe-to-radiator routing. Confirm vehicle year, make, model, and position against the fitment list before ordering. Gates 21557 is also listed for select Buick Skylark, Oldsmobile Achieva, Pontiac Grand Am, Chevrolet Corsica, and Pontiac Fiero applications.

Quality Assurance

Gates manufactures this molded coolant hose to OEM-quality specifications for replacement use in cooling-system service. The Gates 21557 part number is supported by a broad replacement catalog and multiple interchange references for the same application.