Vaico V10-0895 Radiator Coolant Hose - Upper

Radiator Coolant Hose for Audi and Volkswagen

The Vaico V10-0895 radiator coolant hose routes coolant from the radiator to the water pipe in the upper cooling circuit. Built from rubber with textile reinforcement, it is specified for foreflow applications and matches OE reference 8D0121101K for select Audi A4, Audi A4 Quattro, and Volkswagen Passat models.

Use this VAICO cooling hose when you need a direct-fit replacement for the upper radiator-to-water-pipe connection on 2000-2005 Volkswagen Passat and 2000-2001 Audi A4 applications. The V10-0895 part number is also listed for 2000-2001 Audi A4 Quattro fitments, including chassis-specific coverage noted in the catalog.

Key Features

• Radiator coolant hose for the upper cooling circuit
• Routes coolant from radiator to water pipe
• Rubber construction with textile reinforcement for added strength
• Foreflow application
• Length: 265 mm
• Height: 60 mm
• Width: 160 mm
• OE reference: 8D0121101K

Detailed Description

Vaico V10-0895 is a radiator coolant hose engineered for the upper coolant path, connecting the radiator to the water pipe in the foreflow side of the system. Its rubber body with textile reinforcement is specified to match the original-style routing and dimensions needed for select Audi and Volkswagen cooling systems. This part number, V10-0895, is listed for 2000-2005 Volkswagen Passat upper applications, 2000-2001 Audi A4 upper applications, and 2000-2001 Audi A4 Quattro upper applications.

For search relevance, this hose is a fitment-based replacement for Volkswagen Passat upper radiator hose needs and Audi A4 upper coolant hose service, including Audi A4 Quattro configurations tied to OE number 8D0121101K. This part cross-references Continental 62604 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Cracked or aged upper radiator hose material
• Coolant seepage at the radiator-to-water-pipe connection
• Softening, swelling, or reinforcement breakdown in the hose
• Cooling system service on Audi A4 and Volkswagen Passat upper hose routing
• Replacement of a hose matched to OE 8D0121101K

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm the OE number, hose routing, and chassis/VIN notes before installation, especially on 2000 Audi A4 Quattro applications with VIN-specific coverage. Inspect adjoining pipes, clamps, and sealing surfaces for wear before fitting the new hose. Verify the hose follows the original upper radiator-to-water-pipe path and that the cooling system is properly refilled and bled after installation.

Quality Assurance

VAICO supplies this hose as an aftermarket replacement built to the listed dimensions and material specification for the stated Audi and Volkswagen applications. The catalog identifies OE reference 8D0121101K and fitment notes for direct application matching.