Gates 22218 Radiator Coolant Hose - Lower

Gates 22218 Molded Coolant Hose Overview

The Gates 22218 molded coolant hose is a radiator coolant hose built to OEM-quality specifications for direct replacement service. It is formed for lower coolant routing on select Mazda Protege models, helping restore proper coolant flow with a hose shaped for the application.

Compatible with 1995-2003 Mazda Protege, lower, this molded EPDM hose is part of the Gates Molded Coolant Hose line. That product line covers upper, lower, bypass, heater, and other coolant hose applications with application-specific shapes for replacement work.

Key Features

• Part number: 22218
• Brand: Gates Molded Coolant Hose
• Material: EPDM for coolant system service
• Molded construction for application-specific routing
• End inside diameter: 1.06 in. (27 mm) at both ends
• Centerline length: 15 in. (381 mm)
• No spring and no quick-connect fittings
• Lower radiator coolant hose application for select Mazda Protege vehicles

Detailed Description

Gates 22218 is a molded radiator coolant hose engineered for lower hose replacement on 1995-2003 Mazda Protege models. Its molded shape and EPDM construction support a clean routing path in the cooling system, while the matched end diameters and centerline length help maintain the intended hose geometry. This part number 22218 is a direct-fit style replacement for service work where the original lower coolant hose has aged, softened, cracked, or begun to leak.

This part cross-references Dayco 71789 and Anchor 8860 for the same application.

Common Replacement Reasons

• Coolant leaks from a cracked or deteriorated lower hose
• Softening, swelling, or collapse of the original hose
• Improper hose shape after prior repair work
• Loss of coolant flow caused by hose damage or restriction
• Maintenance replacement on a 1995-2003 Mazda Protege cooling system

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the hose routing against the original lower hose before installation. Inspect the mating necks, clamps, and nearby cooling system components for wear, corrosion, or residue before fitting Gates 22218. After installation, refill and bleed the cooling system according to the vehicle service procedure and check for leaks at operating temperature.

Quality Assurance

Gates manufactures this molded coolant hose to OEM-quality specifications for replacement use in the cooling system. The Gates Molded Coolant Hose line is built to cover a wide range of coolant hose applications with application-specific fitment and consistent replacement geometry.