Gates 18017 HVAC Heater Hose - Radiator To Tee

Overview

Gates 18017 is a molded HVAC heater hose built for compact engine layouts where a formed coolant line is needed. It uses EPDM construction and an OEM-style molded shape to follow the routing used in tight spaces.

Compatible With 2011-2014 Lexus CT200h, radiator to tee. This Gates molded heater hose is also suitable for coolant, water, and air service, and it is approved for marine applications.

Key Features

• EPDM construction for coolant and heater hose service
• Factory-molded shape for tighter engine compartment routing
• OEM-style form for direct replacement applications
• Suitable for coolant, water, and air use
• Approved for marine applications

Detailed Description

The Gates Molded Heater Hose, part number 18017, is engineered as a small I.D. molded coolant hose for applications that require a formed path rather than a straight hose. Its 27.9-inch centerline length and 9 mm end diameters support a precise fit in compact routing areas. For buyers searching for a Lexus CT200h heater hose or a molded coolant hose for a 2011-2014 Lexus CT200h, this part number 18017 matches the listed radiator-to-tee application.

Gates Molded Heater Hose products are built around factory-style shaping, which helps maintain the intended hose path in crowded engine bays. This part cross-references Davico Mfg (e.g., 18017) for the same application.

What It Is Used For

• Replacing a formed heater or coolant hose with the correct molded routing
• Restoring coolant flow through a radiator-to-tee connection
• Addressing hose deterioration, cracking, or softening from heat and age
• Maintaining proper hose alignment in compact engine compartments
• Serving coolant, water, or air transfer needs where a molded hose is required

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the hose path, end diameters, and centerline length before installation. Confirm the radiator-to-tee routing on the vehicle and compare the molded shape to the original hose. Gates 18017 should be matched to the listed application and installed with the correct routing to avoid kinks or stress at the connections.

Quality Assurance

Gates manufactures this molded hose to OEM-style specifications for formed hose applications. The EPDM construction and factory-molded design support consistent fitment for the listed use.