Gates 24609 Radiator Coolant Hose - Lower

Gates 24609 Molded Coolant Hose Overview

The Gates 24609 molded coolant hose is a radiator coolant hose built for specific vehicle applications, with OE-style molded routing and integrated branch construction. It is made from EPDM and plastic for use in the cooling system on select Mazda 3 and Mazda 3 Sport models.

Gates Molded Coolant Hose products are part of the brand’s modular coolant hose line, which is engineered around application-specific fitment and OE-style component integration. This hose follows that approach with molded construction and a branch module for the correct cooling-system layout.

Key Features

• Part number 24609 radiator coolant hose
• Molded EPDM and plastic construction
• Modular hose design with one branch
• Lower coolant hose routing for select Mazda applications
• OE-style fitment for cooling system replacement
• Cross-reference: Carlson 17261

Detailed Product Description

Gates 24609 is a molded radiator coolant hose designed for lower cooling-system routing on 2010-2013 Mazda 3 and Mazda 3 Sport models. It is listed for 2010-2011 Mazda 3, lower; 2010-2011 Mazda 3 Sport, lower; 2012-2013 Mazda 3, lower, trim without SKYACTIV; and 2012-2013 Mazda 3 Sport, lower, trim without SKYACTIV. The molded shape helps match the original hose path, while the branch configuration supports the factory cooling layout. If you are replacing a worn Mazda 3 lower coolant hose, Gates 24609 provides an application-specific solution built to the vehicle’s original routing requirements.

Common Replacement Reasons

• Cracked or hardened coolant hose material
• Coolant leaks at the lower radiator hose area
• Collapsed or misshaped hose routing
• Cooling-system service on a Mazda 3 or Mazda 3 Sport
• Replacement of an OE-style molded branch hose

Installation Notes

Verify the vehicle year, model, and trim before ordering, especially on 2012-2013 Mazda 3 and Mazda 3 Sport without SKYACTIV. Confirm the lower hose routing and branch layout against the original part before installation. Inspect adjoining cooling-system components, clamps, and connection points for wear or contamination before reassembly.

Quality Assurance

Gates is a recognized automotive aftermarket supplier with a focus on application-specific coolant hose assemblies. The 24609 molded coolant hose is manufactured to align with OE-style specifications for the listed Mazda 3 and Mazda 3 Sport applications.