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PTFE PTFE core with stainless steel outer reinforcement ADVANTAGES Compatible with all automotive fuels, lubricants, and coolant Infinite shelf and service life Non-permeable = no smell when vehicle parked in enclosed locations Small outer diameter for AN size = small bend radius, light weight DISADVANTAGES May contribute to NVH (Noise, Vibration, Harshness) Stainless braid may damage contacted surfaces Expect longer installation times More Info › FlexLP / Redhorse 235 Stainless reinforced polymer core with nylon outer braid FlexLP - black with gray tracer Redhorse 235 - black ADVANTAGES Compatible with all automotive fuels, lubricants, and coolant Low permeable = no smell when vehicle parked in enclosed locations Fast to assemble and install Will not contribute to NVH (noise vibration, harshness) Soft outer braid will not damage contacted surfaces DISADVANTAGES Expect 5-7 year life Requires cable cutter to cut More Info › Startlite AQP elastomer core with Kevlar / Nomex outer reinforcement ADVANTAGES Compatible with all automotive fuels, lubricants, and coolant Easy to cut, fast to assemble and install Will not contribute to NVH (noise vibration, harshness) Soft outer braid will not damage contacted surfaces DISADVANTAGES Permeable = expect fuel smell smell when vehicle is parked in enclosed locations Expect 5-7 year life More Info › Flex-Loc (push-lock) Polyester reinforced nitrile core with PVC outer liner ADVANTAGES Compatible with most automotive lubricants and coolant Lowest cost automotive hose and ends No tools required to assemble and install Will not contribute to NVH (noise vibration, harshness) Soft outer liner will not damage contacted surfaces DISADVANTAGES Expect 1-2 year life Not recommended for use with unleaded gasoline Not recommended for high pressure lines More Info ›