Gates 23293 Radiator Coolant Hose - Upper

Gates 23293 Molded Coolant Hose Overview

The Gates 23293 molded coolant hose is an OE-style radiator coolant hose built for upper cooling system routing on select GM crossover applications. Made from EPDM, it is shaped to match the factory path and dimensions needed for a direct replacement on vehicles such as the Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia, GMC Acadia Limited, and Saturn Outlook.

Gates Molded Coolant Hose products are engineered for radiator, heater, bypass, and other coolant circuit applications where a formed hose is required. This line is built to OEM-quality specifications to help reduce the time spent sourcing a dealer-only replacement.

Key Features

• Part number: 23293
• Brand line: Gates Molded Coolant Hose
• Material: EPDM for coolant-system service
• Molded hose design for factory-style routing
• End 1 inside diameter: 1.3 in. (33 mm)
• End 2 inside diameter: 1.53 in. (39 mm)
• Centerline length: 19.4 in. (493 mm)
• No spring and no quick-connect fittings
• Upper hose position

Detailed Description

Gates 23293 is a molded radiator coolant hose shaped for upper hose routing in the cooling system. Its EPDM construction is selected for coolant exposure and the formed profile helps match the original hose path on the vehicle. This makes it a practical replacement when servicing an upper radiator hose on a Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, or GMC Acadia platform vehicle.

This part cross-references Dayco 72379 for the same application. The Gates 23293 molded coolant hose is also listed for 2008-2017 Buick Enclave, 2009-2017 Chevrolet Traverse, 2017 GMC Acadia Limited, 2007-2016 GMC Acadia, and 2007-2010 Saturn Outlook in the upper position.

Common Problems It Can Address

• Cracked or split upper radiator hose
• Coolant leaks at the hose body
• Softening or swelling from age and heat cycling
• Incorrect hose shape after prior repairs
• Loss of factory-style routing in the cooling system

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify hose routing, end diameters, and centerline length before installation. Drain coolant as needed, inspect adjoining fittings and clamps, and confirm the hose seats fully without twisting. For best results, compare the removed hose to the Gates 23293 before final assembly.

Quality Assurance

Gates manufactures this molded coolant hose to OEM-quality specifications for replacement use in the cooling system. The molded design and application coverage reflect Gates’ broad replacement hose line for upper, lower, bypass, heater, and related coolant applications.