{"product_id":"radiator-hose-kit-top-bottom-for-subaru-outback-2-5l-2003-2007","title":"Radiator Hose Kit Top Bottom for Subaru Outback 2.5L 2003-2007","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRadiator Hose Kit Top Bottom for Subaru Outback 2.5L 2003-2009\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esuitable for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSubaru Outback 2.5L 2003-2009\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKit Contains\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 X Gates Upper Radiator Hose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 X Gates Lower \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRadiator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Hose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Gates Hoses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeat and ozone resistant cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngineered to resist electrochemical degradation - the leading cause of hose failure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSAE 20R4 and 20R3 Type EC Class D-1 and D-2 specifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature rating: -400 C to 1350 C in coolant hose applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe primary cause of coolant hose failure is an electrochemical attack on the rubber compound in the hose. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis phenomenon is known as electrochemical degradation, or ECD. It occurs because the hose, liquid coolant and engine\/radiator ttings form a galvanic cell or battery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis creates a chemical reaction which causes micro-cracks to form in the hose tube. Coolant seeps into these cracks or stryations and begins to break down the reinforcement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis leads to hose failure and ultimately roadside breakdowns. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout Gates Automotive\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGates work with virtually every original equipment manufacturer worldwide to design products for new vehicles as they are being developed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese strong relationships together with our commitment to continuous innovation enable us to offer a complete line of OE quality Radiator and Heater hose replacement products for the automotive aftermarket. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGates automotive parts are as good as the original, or better.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Car Parts Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43173164286110,"sku":"GKIT4","price":39.14,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0067\/8871\/0469\/files\/GKIT4.full.jpg?v=1730608695","url":"https:\/\/carpartsshop.com.au\/products\/radiator-hose-kit-top-bottom-for-subaru-outback-2-5l-2003-2007","provider":"The Car Parts Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}