Gates 24608 Radiator Coolant Hose - Lower

Gates 24608 Molded Coolant Hose Overview

The Gates 24608 molded coolant hose is a lower radiator hose assembly built for specific Volvo applications. It uses EPDM, plastic, and steel construction and includes molded routing with integrated quick-connect fittings for OE-style coolant system connections.

Gates Molded Coolant Hose products are application-specific modular assemblies that follow OEM-style layouts and incorporate essential integrated components such as branches and quick-connectors where required.

Key Features

• Part number: Gates 24608
• Lower radiator coolant hose for select Volvo models
• Material construction: EPDM, plastic, and steel
• Molded hose design for factory-style routing
• Modular hose with 1 branch
• Includes 2 female quick-connectors
• End 1 inside diameter: 1.42 in. (36 mm)
• End 2 inside diameter: 1.42 in. (36 mm)
• End 3 inside diameter: 0.61 in.
• Centerline length: 13.5 in. (343 mm)

Detailed Description

This Gates 24608 radiator coolant hose is engineered for lower cooling-system routing on Volvo S60, V60, XC60, S80, XC70, and V70 applications. The molded shape helps maintain the original hose path, while the modular branch and female quick-connect fittings support the factory connection style used in these vehicles. If you are replacing a worn lower coolant hose on a Volvo S60 or Volvo XC60, this part number 24608 provides an OE-style replacement format that matches the application-specific layout.

This part cross-references Dayco 72836 for the same application.

Vehicle Fitment

• Fits 2011-2016 Volvo S60, Lower
• Fits 2015-2016 Volvo V60, Lower
• Fits 2010-2016 Volvo XC60, Lower
• Fits 2007-2015 Volvo S80, Lower
• Fits 2008-2015 Volvo XC70, Lower
• Fits 2008-2010 Volvo V70, Lower

Common Replacement Issues

• Cracked or softened lower radiator hose material
• Coolant leaks at molded bends or branch points
• Damaged quick-connect fittings at the hose ends
• Restricted coolant flow from hose collapse or internal wear
• Incorrect hose routing after prior repair work

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm the hose routing, branch location, and quick-connect style against the original Volvo hose before installation. Inspect mating connectors, seals, and adjacent cooling-system components for wear or residue before connecting the new hose. After installation, refill the cooling system with the correct coolant specification and verify there are no leaks at the hose ends or branch connection.

Quality Assurance

Gates is a recognized automotive aftermarket supplier with a focus on modular coolant hose assemblies built to application-specific OE-style requirements. The Gates 24608 is manufactured for the listed Volvo fitments and follows the original-style molded configuration for proper cooling-system service.