Gates 52178 Radiator Coolant Hose - Lower

Overview

The Gates 52178 molded coolant hose is built for specific cooling-system applications that require an OE-style molded layout and integrated branch design. It uses EPDM and plastic construction to match the routing and connection needs of the application while maintaining a precise fit.

Compatible With Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee cooling-system applications, this radiator coolant hose is shaped to follow the original hose path and support the factory-style connection points. The Gates 52178 is a practical replacement when the original molded hose is cracked, leaking, or no longer holding pressure.

Key Features

• Molded coolant hose design for application-specific routing
• EPDM and plastic construction for cooling-system use
• Integrated branch configuration for OE-style hose layout
• Built to match essential factory connection features
• Gates Molded Coolant Hose product line

Detailed Description

The Gates 52178 radiator coolant hose is part of the Molded Coolant Hose line, which focuses on application-specific replacement hoses with OE-style geometry and integrated components. Gates designs these modular coolant hoses to follow the original system layout, including features such as branches and connector interfaces where required by the application. For buyers searching for a Dodge Durango coolant hose or Jeep Grand Cherokee lower coolant hose, this part number provides a direct-fit style solution for the listed vehicles.

Part number 52178 is engineered for lower hose placement on 2015-2018 Dodge Durango and 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee models with heavy-duty cooling. The molded shape helps maintain proper routing in tight engine-bay packaging, while the branch design supports the original cooling-system configuration. If you are replacing a worn radiator coolant hose on a Dodge Durango or Jeep Grand Cherokee, 52178 is built around the application rather than a universal hose format.

What It Helps Address

• Coolant leaks from a cracked or deteriorated hose
• Improper hose routing after a failed molded hose
• Loss of cooling-system pressure at the hose connection points
• Replacement needs for a branch-style radiator coolant hose
• Fitment issues caused by using a generic hose in a molded application

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle year, model, and lower-hose application before installation. Compare the original hose routing, branch layout, and connector style to the Gates 52178 to confirm the correct replacement. Inspect adjoining clamps, connectors, and cooling-system components for wear before installing the new hose.

Quality Assurance

Gates is recognized in the automotive aftermarket for modular coolant hose assemblies that mirror OE-style application requirements. The 52178 is built to the listed fitment and uses materials selected for cooling-system service.