Gates 51856 Radiator Coolant Hose - Lower

Gates 51856 Molded Coolant Hose Overview

The Gates 51856 molded coolant hose is a radiator coolant hose built for specific OE-style applications. It uses EPDM and plastic construction and follows the molded routing needed for the cooling system on select vehicles, including the 2013-2016 Dodge Dart lower hose application.

Gates Molded Coolant Hose products are built for application-specific fitment and incorporate OE-style integrated components where required, such as branches and quick-connect features. This makes the Gates 51856 a direct-fit style replacement for the lower coolant hose on the Dodge Dart.

Key Features

• Part number: 51856
• Radiator coolant hose for the lower cooling circuit
• EPDM and plastic construction for coolant system use
• Molded shape follows the original hose routing
• Two branches with a female quick connector
• End sizes: 33 mm, 41 mm, and 18 mm branch connections
• Centerline length: 54 in. (1372 mm)
• Fits 2013-2016 Dodge Dart, lower

Detailed Description

The Gates 51856 molded coolant hose is engineered for vehicles that require a shaped radiator hose with integrated connection points. Its molded design helps match the original routing and connection layout, while the EPDM and plastic materials are selected for cooling system service. For buyers searching for a 2013-2016 Dodge Dart lower radiator coolant hose, Gates 51856 provides the correct application-specific format.

This part cross-references Mopar 68092561AG for the same application. It also cross-references Gates 67118 and F11318 for related fitment references.

Common Problems This Hose Can Address

• Coolant leaks from a cracked or aged lower radiator hose
• Improper hose routing after a failed OE-style hose replacement
• Damaged quick-connector or branch connection points
• Cooling system service needs on a 2013-2016 Dodge Dart
• Loss of coolant flow caused by hose deterioration

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm the vehicle year, make, model, and lower hose position before ordering. Inspect the mating connectors, clamps, and adjacent cooling system parts for wear or contamination before installation. Verify that the hose routing matches the original layout and that all connection points seat fully before refilling and bleeding the cooling system.

Quality Assurance

Gates is a recognized automotive aftermarket supplier in molded coolant hose applications, and this hose is built to follow OE-style specifications for the listed fitment. The Gates 51856 is intended for direct replacement use on the confirmed Dodge Dart applications listed above.