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Barricade® Fuel Line Hose | Gates Corporation
 
Choose Barricade® as your one solution

Today there are more than 40 different EPA-approved fuel blends used in the U.S. – formulations made from sources as diverse as soybeans, coconuts, corn, and used cooking oil. These blends all help the environment by reducing pollution and dependence on fossil fuels, but have a negative effect on automotive and small engine fuel systems. These new fuel blends aggressively degrade general-purpose fuel hose, causing it to deteriorate. Plus, general-purpose fuel hose allows more hydrocarbons to be released into the atmosphere. Degraded hose particles can contaminate and obstruct fuel injectors, which can affect fuel system monitoring sensors and decrease engine efficiency.

That’s why Gates developed Barricade Fuel Line Hose – it withstands today’s aggressive fuel blends and significantly reduces permeation utilizing our patent-pending GreenShield® barrier layer technology and inner tube made of synthetic rubber compounds.
 

New! Barricade featured on the SPEED Network
 
Video: Making Fuel Hose Selection Easy 
for Today's Complex Fuel Systems
 
 Barricade Fuel Line Hose with GreenShield Technology
  • BEST-IN-CLASS working psi of 225 (for fuel injection)
  • Lowest permeation rate on the market 1 gr/m2/day
  • Exceeds California Air Resources Board (CARB) and EPA requirements
  • Multi-fuel compatible: Approved for use with leaded and unleaded Gasoline, Diesel, Biodiesel†, E-85, 100% Methanol, ETHANOL and gasohol fuels
  • Performs 5x better for permeation than the nearest competitor

† Biodiesel fuel must meet the ASTM D6751 specification for biodiesel fuel and be produced, marketed and distributed by BQ9000 accredited facilities.
Gates Barricade Featured on Two Guys Garage
 
Gates Barricade Featured on Truck U
 

Better for the environment. Safer for you.
Installing Barricade ensures compliance with CARB pollution standards and protection from liability for installing the wrong hose type.
 
Has your state adopted tighter environmental regulations?
In CARB-regulated states it is illegal to "alter the original design of the system." Replacement of OEM hose with general-purpose carburetion hose is considered an alteration. Find out if your state has adopted CARB standards.
 
Gates sets a higher standard for fuel line hose
By installing Barricade, you can be sure you are providing the safest product, complying with all state regulations, and saving fuel – all while protecting the environment.
 
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can general-purpose 30R7 hose be used to replace fuel line hose on a fuel injection application?
A: NO. General-purpose 30R7 hose cannot handle the high pressures generated in a fuel injection system. Also, today’s complex and aggressive fuel blends can damage standard rubber compounds found in 30R7hose. The solution for fuel injection applications is Barricade Fuel Injection hose.
Q: Does “CARB” on the lay line stand for “Carbureted?”
A: NO. “CARB” is short for California Air Resources Board. CARB on the lay line indicates the hose is CARB-approved. Most OEMs have been using CARB-approved low permeation fuel line hoses for more than 20 years as a pollution-control device. Barricade Fuel Line Hose is CARB approved and exceeds CARB’s permeation requirements.
Q: I don’t live in California. Do CARB regulations affect me?
A: MAYBE. Currently, 20 U.S. states have adopted CARB regulations and more states are expected to follow. This represents 60% of the vehicles registered in the U.S. Replacing OEM low permeation fuel hose with general-purpose hose is ILLEGAL in states that have adopted CARB regulations (you will alter the original design of the system). Barricade Fuel Injection Hose will provide peace of mind that you are installing the safest product that complies with all regulations and saves fuel while protecting the environment.
Q: Can Barricade hose be submersed in gasoline?
A: NO. For fuel line hose that will be submersed in gasoline, use Gates Submersible Fuel Line Hose which is specially engineered for constant contact with gasoline (and other liquid petroleum distillates) on the inside and the outside.
Q: Where can I use Barricade Fuel Injection Hose in the fuel injection system?
A: You can use Barricade Fuel Injection Hose anywhere flexibility is required in the fuel systems, such as between the fuel tank, firewall penetrations and fuel rail returns.
Q: What are the recommended clamps for fuel hose line?
A: J2044 is the SAE Quick Connect Coupling Specification for Liquid Fuel and Vapor/Emissions Systems. Any quick connect, worm gear or spring-loaded mechanical couplings used with Barricade should meet this spec. Beaded stems are recommended for rubber hose. Barbed stems are for use with plastic tubing only, due to the sharp ferrules and serrated teeth.
Q: What other applications are appropriate for Barricade Carburetion?
A: Barricade Carburetion Hose can be used on all carbureted vehicles, such as older-model automobiles, lawn and garden equipment, and recreational vehicles.
 

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