Gates 23252 Radiator Coolant Hose - Lower

Gates 23252 Molded Coolant Hose Overview

The Gates 23252 molded coolant hose is a lower radiator hose built to OEM-quality specifications for select Nissan and Suzuki applications. It is formed from EPDM for coolant-system durability and shaped to match the routing needed on the vehicle.

Compatible with 2005-2019 Nissan Frontier, 2005-2015 Nissan Xterra, 2005-2012 Nissan Pathfinder, and 2009-2012 Suzuki Equator in the lower hose position, this part number 23252 supports direct replacement service for common cooling-system repairs.

Key Features

• EPDM construction for coolant hose service
• Molded design for the lower radiator hose route
• 1.3 in. / 33 mm inside diameter at both ends
• 25.8 in. / 655 mm centerline length
• No spring and no quick-connect fittings
• Gates molded coolant hose line coverage for radiator, heater, bypass, and other coolant applications

Product Details

Gates molded coolant hoses are built to match the shape and dimensions needed for replacement cooling-system service, helping restore proper hose routing without adapting a universal hose. The 23252 is a molded lower coolant hose with equal end diameters and a defined centerline length, making it a practical OE-style replacement for Nissan Frontier, Nissan Xterra, Nissan Pathfinder, and Suzuki Equator models listed in the fitment data. If you are sourcing a Gates 23252 radiator coolant hose for a lower hose repair, this part is specified for the application rather than a cut-to-fit installation.

This part cross-references Continental 62766 and Dayco 72319 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Coolant leaks from a cracked or aged lower radiator hose
• Softening, swelling, or collapse in the original hose
• Improper hose routing after a cooling-system repair
• Loss of coolant from a damaged molded hose section
• Replacement needs on Nissan Frontier, Xterra, Pathfinder, or Suzuki Equator cooling systems

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle year, make, model, and lower hose position before ordering. Compare the hose shape, end diameters, and centerline length to the original part before installation. Inspect adjoining clamps, necks, and coolant passages for wear or contamination so the new hose can seal correctly.

Quality Assurance

Gates manufactures this molded coolant hose to OEM-quality specifications for the listed applications. The Gates molded coolant hose line is offered as a broad replacement range for coolant-system service.