Vaico V20-0896 Radiator Coolant Hose - Lower

Radiator Coolant Hose for BMW Cooling Service

Vaico V20-0896 is a radiator coolant hose that routes coolant from the thermostat to the radiator. It is a lower cooling hose application for select BMW 3 Series models, including 330Ci, 330i, 330xi, 325Ci, 325i, 325xi, 323Ci, 323i, 328Ci, and 328i.

Built for direct-fit cooling system service, this VAICO hose supports proper coolant flow in BMW 330i and BMW 325i applications where the thermostat-to-radiator connection must remain secure and correctly routed. The V20-0896 part number is also useful when searching for a replacement radiator coolant hose by OE-style reference.

Key Features

• Cooling hose location: from thermostat to radiator
• Lower hose application for select BMW E46 chassis vehicles
• Dimensions listed at 35 mm height and 540 mm width
• Lightweight construction at 0.210 kg
• VAICO part number V20-0896 for catalog and service lookup

Detailed Product Information

VAICO V20-0896 is a radiator coolant hose made for the thermostat-to-radiator circuit on select BMW 3 Series models. This hose is listed for lower-position cooling system service and is specified for 2000-2006 BMW applications, including BMW 330Ci, BMW 330i, BMW 330xi, BMW 325Ci, BMW 325i, BMW 325xi, BMW 323Ci, BMW 323i, BMW 328Ci, and BMW 328i. If you are replacing a worn BMW radiator coolant hose, V20-0896 provides a direct reference for fitment-based ordering.

VAICO’s VAICO product line focuses on replacement parts for European vehicle maintenance, and this hose follows that service-oriented approach for cooling system repair. This part cross-references Gates 23927 for the same application.

What This Hose Helps Address

• Coolant leaks at the thermostat-to-radiator hose connection
• Cracked, hardened, or swollen lower radiator hose material
• Restricted coolant circulation in the BMW cooling system
• Overheating caused by a compromised radiator hose
• Service replacement for aging BMW 330i and 325i cooling components

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm the lower hose routing before installation and compare the old hose to the new part number V20-0896. Inspect the thermostat outlet, radiator neck, and adjacent cooling pipes for wear, corrosion, or residue before fitting the hose. After installation, refill and bleed the cooling system according to BMW service procedures to help restore proper coolant flow.

Quality Assurance

VAICO supplies replacement cooling components for European vehicle service, and this hose is cataloged with defined dimensions and vehicle-specific fitment data for BMW 3 Series applications. Verify year, model, and lower-position routing against the vehicle before ordering.