Gold / Professional; 90 Degree Molded; 5/8" x 16" (4" x 12")
AcDelco hoses are highly resistant to kinks and collapse and feature heavy walls, which offer superior resistance to abrasion and electrochemical degradation.
Signs it is Time to Replace Your Heater Hose(s)
Prevent system contamination and coolant leaks that could cause your engine to overheat by checking for these common signs of Heater Hose damage / failure:
INTERNAL DAMAGE
Soft / mushy hose ends, usually about 2 inches from the clamp.
Internally Damaged Hose
LEAKAGE
Moisture, drips or coolant bleed marks on or around the hose clamps, connectors or hose.
Leaking Hose
HEAT DAMAGE
Slight swelling, or a hardened, glossy cover that is covered with cracks.
Heat Damaged Hose
OZONE DAMAGE
Tiny, parallel cracks in the cover, usually at hose bends.
Ozone Damaged Hose
ABRASION DAMAGE
Rubbing marks on, or damage to the hose cover.
Abrasion Damaged Hose
OIL CONTAMINATION
Soft or spongy to the touch - bulges and swelling are readily apparent.
Oil Contaminated Hose
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Tips for Identifying Hose Wear | ACDelco Garage
ACDelco Quality
ACDelco breaks down their premium portfolio of Original Equipment and Aftermarket parts into two tiers: GM Original Equipment and ACDelco Gold.
GM ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT
GM Original Equipment parts are the true OE parts installed during production or validated by GM—designed, engineered, and tested to rigorous standards and backed by General Motors.
ACDELCO GOLD (PROFESSIONAL)
ACDelco Gold parts are the high-quality alternative to OE parts, manufactured to meet GM expectations for fit, form, and function and backed by General Motors.
Signs it is Time to Replace Your Heater Hose(s)
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