Gates 24524 Radiator Coolant Hose - Lower

Gates 24524 Molded Coolant Hose Overview

The Gates 24524 molded coolant hose is a radiator coolant hose built for specific vehicle applications with OE-style routing and integrated branch construction. It is made from EPDM and plastic and is shaped to match the cooling system layout on select Buick Verano models.

Compatible with 2013-2016 Buick Verano, lower position, this molded coolant hose supports the factory-style coolant path and helps maintain proper hose routing in the engine bay. Gates 24524 is part of the Gates Molded Coolant Hose line, which focuses on application-specific replacement hoses with integrated components where required by the original design.

Key Features

• Brand: Gates
• Part number: 24524
• Product line: Molded Coolant Hose
• Part type: radiator coolant hose
• Material: EPDM and plastic
• Molded construction for application-specific fit
• Branch-style modular hose design
• End 1 inside diameter: 1.31 in. (33 mm)
• End 2 inside diameter: 1.31 in. (33 mm)
• Branch inside diameter: 0.75 in.
• Centerline length: 32.75 in. (832 mm)

Product Details

Gates Molded Coolant Hose products are built around vehicle-specific cooling system layouts and may include integrated OE-style features such as branches, quick-connectors, sensors, or restrictors when the application calls for them. This Gates 24524 hose uses a molded branch configuration to follow the original routing on the cooling circuit, helping preserve proper clearance and connection alignment on the Buick Verano. The part number 24524 is also referenced in interchange listings for related applications.

This part cross-references Davico Mfg 17172 for the same application.

Common Cooling System Issues It May Address

• Cracked or split radiator coolant hose
• Coolant leaks at a molded hose branch or connection point
• Improper hose routing after replacement
• Heat-related hose deterioration in the cooling system
• Loss of factory-style fit on a lower coolant hose run

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the hose routing, branch orientation, and connection diameters before installation. Compare the removed hose to Gates 24524 to confirm the molded shape and lower-position layout match the vehicle. Inspect adjoining clamps, fittings, and mating surfaces for wear or residue before reassembly, and refill the cooling system according to the vehicle service procedure after installation.

Quality Assurance

Gates is a recognized aftermarket supplier of modular coolant hose assemblies, and this hose is manufactured to application-specific specifications that mirror OE-style design requirements for the listed Buick Verano fitment.