Gates 23953 Radiator Coolant Hose - Upper
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Gates 23953 Radiator Coolant Hose - Upper

Brand Gates 23953
Position Upper
4
Yes
Branch Quantity 2
Centerline Length 13
Centerline Length 16
Centerline Length 406
Contains Spring No
End 1 Inside Diameter 1.5
End 1 Inside Diameter 38
End 2 Inside Diameter 1.5
End 2 Inside Diameter 38
End 3 Inside Diameter .5
End 4 Inside Diameter .5
End 4 Inside Diameter 13
Material EPDM, Plastic, Steel
Modular Components Branch, 3 Female Quick Connectors, 1 Male Quick Connector
Modular Components Branch, 3 Female Quick Connectors, Male Quick Connector
Modular Hose Yes
Molded Yes
Number of Quick Connect Fittings 4
Product line Molded Coolant Hose
Fits BMW · 6 vehicles

Molded coolant hose. Shaped for a precise fit in modular cooling assemblies.

OEM-style modular design. Includes integrated branches and quick-connect fittings.

EPDM, plastic, and steel. Durable materials built into the hose assembly.

Cross-references Bosch 16617, Febi-Bilstein 23953 and Rein CHR0388R for the same application. See all 9.

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BMW X5 Upper Molded Coolant Hose

The Gates 23953 molded coolant hose is built for specific cooling-system applications and follows OE-style fitment for the upper hose location on select BMW X5 models. It uses EPDM, plastic, and steel construction with molded routing and integrated quick-connect fittings to match the original hose layout.

For BMW X5 cooling system service, this Gates Molded Coolant Hose line focuses on application-specific replacement parts that mirror factory hose geometry and integrated components. The 23953 part number is a direct reference for the upper radiator coolant hose on 2000-2003 BMW X5 models.

  • Fits 2000-2003 BMW X5, upper
  • Gates Molded Coolant Hose line for OE-style coolant hose replacement
  • EPDM, plastic, and steel construction for cooling-system routing and connection points
  • Molded design with branch routing and integrated quick-connect fittings
  • Centerline length: 13 in. / 16 in. / 406 mm
  • End diameters: 1.5 in. / 38 mm at the main ends, with 0.5 in. / 13 mm branch ends
  • Part number 23953 for catalog and fitment lookup

This radiator coolant hose is shaped for the upper cooling circuit on the BMW X5 and includes the molded branch layout needed to follow the factory hose path. Gates manufactures this modular coolant hose segment to application-specific dimensions and OE-style component placement, including quick-connect interfaces and branch routing where required. This part cross-references Rein CHR0388R for the same application.

Common Cooling System Issues

  • Cracked or split upper radiator hose
  • Coolant leaks at quick-connect fittings or branch points
  • Heat-related hose hardening or deformation
  • Incorrect hose routing after prior repair
  • Loss of coolant flow from a damaged molded hose assembly

Installation Notes

Verify the vehicle year, model, and upper hose routing before installation. Inspect mating connectors, clamps, and adjacent cooling components for wear or residue before transferring the new hose into place. Confirm that all quick-connect fittings seat fully and that the hose follows the original routing without twist or tension.

Quality Assurance

Gates is a recognized aftermarket supplier in modular coolant hose assemblies, and this 23953 hose is manufactured to application-specific specifications with integrated OE-style components for the listed BMW X5 fitment.

Related reading

This part fits 6 vehicles
Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
YearMakeModelLitersCylindersFuel TypePositionNotes
2003BMWX54.4LV8GASUpperMolded Coolant Hose
2003BMWX54.6LV8GASUpperMolded Coolant Hose
2002BMWX54.4LV8GASUpperMolded Coolant Hose
2002BMWX54.6LV8GASUpperMolded Coolant Hose
2001BMWX54.4LV8GASUpperMolded Coolant Hose
2000BMWX54.4LV8GASUpperMolded Coolant Hose
Directly replaces or cross-references 9 part numbers
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.
Bosch — 16617Febi-Bilstein — 23953Rein — CHR0388R27097X728001153143912011537500746E72800R19307