Gates 22688 Radiator Coolant Hose - Lower, Lower - Pipe To Thermostat or Upper

Gates 22688 Molded Coolant Hose

The Gates 22688 molded coolant hose is an OE-style radiator coolant hose built for specific upper, lower, bypass, and heater hose applications. Made from EPDM and formed to OEM-quality specifications, it supports direct replacement needs for vehicles that require a shaped coolant hose with the correct routing and end dimensions.

Gates Molded Coolant Hose line covers a broad range of replacement cooling-system applications, helping reduce the time spent sourcing a dealer-only radiator hose replacement. This part number is used in select Chevrolet Malibu, Pontiac G6, Toyota MR2 Spyder, and Toyota RAV4 applications.

Key Features

• Brand: Gates Molded Coolant Hose
• Part number: 22688
• Material: EPDM for cooling-system use
• Molded hose construction for shaped routing
• 1.31 in. inside diameter at both ends
• 12.595 in. centerline length
• No spring and no quick-connect fittings
• Direct replacement format for radiator coolant hose service

Detailed Description

Gates 22688 is a molded radiator coolant hose with a 1.31-inch inside diameter at each end and a 12.595-inch centerline length. The EPDM construction is suited to coolant service, while the molded shape helps match the original hose path in the vehicle’s cooling system. This hose is listed for lower, upper, and lower pipe-to-thermostat positions depending on application, including Fits 2004-2006 Chevrolet Malibu, lower; Fits 2005-2006 Pontiac G6, lower; Fits 2000-2005 Toyota MR2 Spyder, lower - pipe to thermostat; and Fits 2001-2005 Toyota RAV4, upper.

For buyers searching for a Toyota RAV4 upper radiator hose, a Chevrolet Malibu lower coolant hose, or a Pontiac G6 lower heater and radiator hose replacement, Gates 22688 provides a vehicle-specific molded solution. This part number 22688 also cross-references Dayco 72217 for the same application.

What It Helps Replace

• Cracked or aged coolant hose material
• Collapsed or softened hose sections
• Incorrect hose routing after prior repairs
• Coolant leaks at the hose body
• Fitment issues from using a universal hose in a shaped application

Installation Notes

Verify the hose position, end diameters, and centerline length before installation. Match the molded shape to the original routing and confirm the application is listed for your exact year, make, model, and position. Inspect adjoining clamps, thermostat housing connections, and pipe ends for wear or corrosion before installing the new hose.

Quality Assurance

Gates manufactures this molded coolant hose to OEM-quality specifications for cooling-system replacement service. The product line is built to cover a wide range of radiator, heater, bypass, and other coolant hose applications with vehicle-specific fitment.