Gates HVAC Heater Hose P/N:12318

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$64.99

MPN: 12318

UPC: 770075778783

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Gates HVAC Heater Hose P/N:12318

$64.99

Description

Keep coolant moving to the heater core with the GATES heater hose 12318, a premium factory-molded heater inlet hose that drops in as a direct-fit replacement for the 2016-2022 Lexus RX350, 2019-2022 Lexus RX350L, 2018 Lexus RX450H, and 2018 Lexus RX450HL. This small-I.D. molded coolant hose is shaped for today's smaller, tighter-fitting engine compartments and follows an OEM-style design similar to OEM specifications.

Molded, OE-style build: factory-molded to route cleanly at the heater inlet, with the quality features of Gates molded coolant hose.
EPDM construction: EPDM tube, synthetic fiber knit reinforcement, and an EPDM cover.
Electrochemical resistance: engineered to resist electrochemical degradation, the leading cause of hose failure.
Rated specs: meets SAE 20R3 Type EC Class D-1 and D-2, with a temperature range of -40°F to 275°F (-40°C to 135°C).

Suitable for coolant, water, and air applications and also approved for marine use; do not use it for fuel or oil transfer. As a Gates molded heater hose it seats at the heater inlet, and Gates recommends replacing the hose clamps each time a new coolant hose is installed. Shopping for a GATES hvac heater hose for your Lexus RX? This is the one.

Interchange: F10576 · 13318 · 872450E340

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Interchange Part Numbers

This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:

F10576, 13318, 872450E340

Frequently Asked Questions

What vehicles does the GATES 12318 heater hose fit?

It's a direct-fit replacement for the 2016-2022 Lexus RX350, 2019-2022 Lexus RX350L, 2018 Lexus RX450H, and 2018 Lexus RX450HL. See the Buyer's Guide tab for engine details.

What is this hose made of?

An EPDM tube, synthetic fiber knit reinforcement, and an EPDM cover. It meets SAE 20R3 Type EC Class D-1 and D-2 specifications.

Can I use this hose for fuel or oil?

No. Gates cautions against using it for fuel or oil transfer. It is intended for coolant, water, and air applications and is also approved for marine use.

What temperature range does it handle?

The hose is rated for -40°F to 275°F (-40°C to 135°C) and is engineered to resist electrochemical degradation, a leading cause of hose failure.

Should I replace the hose clamps when installing it?

Gates recommends installing new hose clamps each time a new coolant hose is fitted. This molded hose seats at the heater inlet position.