Gates 22048 Radiator Coolant Hose - Lower

Gates 22048 Molded Coolant Hose Overview

The Gates 22048 molded coolant hose is a radiator coolant hose built to OE-style specifications for select Toyota, Lexus, Chevrolet, and Suzuki applications. It is formed from EPDM for coolant-system durability and is shaped for lower hose routing where a precise molded profile matters.

Compatible with lower radiator and HVAC coolant/heater hose applications on vehicles such as the 1994-1996 Toyota Camry, 1995-1996 Toyota Avalon, and 1994-1996 Lexus ES300, this Gates molded coolant hose supports direct replacement needs without requiring a universal hose workaround.

Key Features

• Brand: Gates Molded Coolant Hose
• Part number: 22048
• Material: EPDM
• Molded construction for formed hose routing
• End inside diameter: 1.3 in. (33 mm) at both ends
• Centerline length: 20.4 in. (518 mm)
• No spring included
• No quick-connect fittings
• Lower hose position coverage

Product Details

Gates Molded Coolant Hose line is built for replacement cooling-system service across upper, lower, bypass, heater, and other coolant paths. The 22048 follows OEM-quality specifications and is shaped to match the routing required in supported vehicles, helping maintain proper hose alignment in the engine bay. This part number 22048 is a practical choice when replacing a formed lower radiator hose on a Toyota Camry, Toyota Avalon, or Lexus ES300, as well as listed Suzuki and Chevrolet applications.

This part cross-references Dayco 71798 for the same application.

Common Problems This Hose Can Address

• Cracked or aged lower radiator hose
• Coolant seepage at a formed hose section
• Collapsed or softened EPDM hose material
• Incorrect routing from a universal hose replacement
• Cooling-system service on listed Toyota, Lexus, Chevrolet, and Suzuki models

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify hose routing, end diameters, and centerline length before installation. Drain coolant safely, inspect adjoining necks and clamps for wear, and confirm the molded shape matches the original hose path. For fitment reference, this Gates 22048 hose fits 1994-1996 Toyota Camry, lower; 1995-1996 Toyota Avalon, lower; 1994-1996 Lexus ES300, lower; 1999-2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara, lower; 2001-2004 Chevrolet Tracker, lower; 2004 Suzuki Vitara, lower; and 2002-2003 Suzuki XL-7, lower.

Quality Assurance

Gates manufactures this molded coolant hose to OEM-quality specifications for replacement cooling-system service. The EPDM construction and molded profile support consistent fitment for the listed applications, including Toyota Camry, Toyota Avalon, and Lexus ES300 lower hose replacements.