Gates 22628 Radiator Coolant Hose - Lower

Gates 22628 Molded Coolant Hose Overview

Gates 22628 is a molded radiator coolant hose built to OEM-quality specifications for lower cooling-system service. It is formed from EPDM and shaped for direct replacement on select Chrysler, Dodge, and Mitsubishi applications, including Chrysler Sebring, Dodge Stratus, Mitsubishi Eclipse, and Mitsubishi Galant lower hose positions.

The Gates Molded Coolant Hose line covers upper, lower, bypass, heater, and other coolant routing needs, giving technicians a direct-fit replacement option for radiator hose service without sourcing an OE dealer part. Gates 22628 is a molded lower hose with matching 1.31-inch inside diameters at both ends and a 30.4-inch centerline length.

Key Features

• EPDM construction for coolant-system durability
• Molded shape for OE-style routing and fit
• 1.31 in. inside diameter at End 1 and End 2
• 30.4 in. centerline length
• No spring and no quick-connect fittings
• Direct replacement for lower radiator coolant hose applications
• Gates 22628 part number for easy catalog matching

Application Details

Compatible With lower hose service on 2001-2005 Chrysler Sebring, 2001-2005 Dodge Stratus, 2000-2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse, and 1999-2003 Mitsubishi Galant. This part cross-references Dayco 72068 for the same application.

As part of the Gates Molded Coolant Hose line, this hose is engineered for common cooling and heater circuit routing where a formed hose is required. The molded profile helps match factory hose paths on vehicles such as Chrysler Sebring, Dodge Stratus, Mitsubishi Eclipse, and Mitsubishi Galant, supporting a cleaner replacement during radiator hose repair.

What This Hose Helps Address

• Cracked or split lower radiator hose sections
• Coolant leaks at a worn molded hose
• Collapsed or softened EPDM hose material
• Incorrect hose routing after cooling-system repair
• Replacement needs on lower coolant and heater hose paths

Installation Notes

Verify hose routing, end diameters, and centerline length before installation. Inspect adjoining clamps, necks, and coolant passages for wear or corrosion, and flush the cooling system if contamination is present. Confirm the lower hose path matches the vehicle application before final assembly.

Quality Assurance

Gates manufactures this molded coolant hose to OEM-quality specifications for replacement use in cooling-system service. The Gates molded coolant hose line is offered across a broad range of radiator, bypass, and heater hose applications, including direct-fit coverage for select Chrysler, Dodge, and Mitsubishi vehicles.