Gates Cooling HoseCools hoses fail from the inside out. This 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". This 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. This leads to hose failure and ultimately roadside breakdowns. Features:Recommend for upper, lower, by-pass, heater and other coolant hose applicationsHeat and ozone resistant coverEngineered to resist electrochemical degradation - the leading cause of hose failureSAE 20R4 and 20R3 Type EC Class D-1 and D-2 specificationsTemperature rating: -40 C to 135 C in coolant hose applicationsCaution: Do not use for fuel or oil transfer applications