I need to purchase some -12-oil hose around 16 ft and fittings to make up a new setup. I do not want to run stainless hose, which is a good way to go and to purchase these parts. Which is a better way to go Teflon or rubber inner?

Zinger,

Fragola Performance Systems 836012 Fragola Series 8300 Hi-Temp Push-Lok Hoses | Summit Racing

Full wrap, single-ear Oetiker clamps over PushLok fittings works great and they're really easy to work with.

Thanks. Brad.

I use the -12 black metal reinforced rubber nylon braided hose and fitting kits off ebay.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/31524955074...r=613720348137

Rookie,

Honestly, I don't know if they advise for or against the use of Oetiker clamps, but....

The nice thing about the Oetiker clamps is that they are considerably narrower than hose clamps. They will nestle nicely between the barbs and not cut into the hose. You also don't need to clamp them all that tight. All you're trying to do is marginally increase the seal and holding pressure of the barbs. At the end of the day, you may not actually need them. I've just got it on good authority that it ain't a bad idea and they don't hurt a thing when installed correctly. Personally, I'm not sure I'd trust the pushlock at 200°+ and 60PSI. It's just a comfort thing, I guess. OP can obviously try them without.

Thanks. Brad.

Personally, I wouldn't run the cheap China hoses and fittings. To many horror stories on them. It is not a place to skimp imo.

If you need to put a clamp over these types of fittings, you might want to rethink what you are using.

I have been using AN hoses for 35 years. I never had a leak or issue with Earls, Aeroquip, etc.

I like the Aeroquip black nylon braided hose. It is very easy to cut and put the fittings on. I use it for oil and fuel lines. I forget what they call it. If your interested I'll dig out my last receipt to see what line it is.

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I agree, those cheepo ebay/amazon kits are super cheap. I use em for non pressure applications like overboard lines for intercoolers or pressure relief.
They get pretty ****ty inside even with fresh water after a short time. I don`t thing the aluminum is very good quality, I wouldn`t trust them with oil or gas.

What do you think about hydraulic lines?

Dan, others,

I initially bought all Fragola for my oil lines and whatever brand it was from Summit for my fuel lines. I've since gotten a bunch of the EvilEnergy fittings from Amazon. They seem to be of very good quality, and a good bit less expensive than those I bought from Summit. We'll see how they do.

Thanks. Brad.

I've used Jegs fitting and push-lock hose on everything in the boat with great results (exception is fuel lines... I used Gates USCG hose and Jegs fittings with Oetiker clamps on the fuel side). I've had great luck with their fittings and hose on the 311 and now redoing all of the Bullet's plumbing with the same.

The only occasional issues I run into are with some fitting galling during installation. I don't find this to be an issue with the fitting itself - instead there's usually something up with whatever the fitting is going into. I buy these in bulk and always have spares so it hasn't been a really big deal. I chase the threads, install a new fitting, and move on.

Tom,

A little high pressure grease goes a long way....

Thanks. Brad.