Gates 23040 Radiator Coolant Hose - Lower

Gates 23040 Molded Coolant Hose

The Gates 23040 molded coolant hose is a radiator coolant hose built to OEM-quality specifications for direct replacement service. It is formed from EPDM and shaped for lower cooling-system routing on select Jeep applications, including Jeep Commander and Jeep Grand Cherokee models.

Key Features

• EPDM construction for coolant-system durability
• Molded hose profile for accurate routing
• 1.75 in. inside diameter at both ends
• 20 in. centerline length
• No spring, no modular sections, and no quick-connect fittings
• Direct-fit lower radiator coolant hose application

Product Details

Gates Molded Coolant Hose line is built for upper, lower, bypass, heater, and other coolant routing needs, with dimensions and shape matched to replacement applications. Part number 23040 is a molded EPDM hose with a 1.75-inch inside diameter at each end and a 20-inch centerline length, making it a practical replacement for vehicles that require a formed lower radiator hose. This hose fits 2006-2010 Jeep Commander, lower, and 2005-2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee, lower. For buyers searching for a Jeep Commander lower radiator hose or a Jeep Grand Cherokee lower coolant hose, Gates 23040 provides a direct replacement option.

This part cross-references Mopar 55116870AC for the same application.

Common Problems It Can Address

• Cracked or split lower radiator hose
• Coolant leaks at the hose body
• Collapsed or misshaped hose routing
• Restricted coolant flow from a deteriorated hose
• Service replacement for aging Jeep cooling-system plumbing

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm hose routing, end diameters, and lower-position fitment before installation. Inspect adjoining clamps, necks, and coolant passages for wear or corrosion, and replace contaminated coolant as needed during service. Verify the hose follows the original molded path without twisting or kinking.

Quality Assurance

Gates manufactures molded coolant hoses to OEM-quality specifications for replacement cooling-system service. The 23040 is part of Gates’ molded coolant hose line, which covers a wide range of radiator, heater, bypass, and other coolant applications.