MAHLE Aftermarket expands engine cylinder head gasket portfolio

Jan. 13, 2023
Additional part numbers are just a few of 1,500 MAHLE-exclusive gaskets for domestic and international brands.

MAHLE Aftermarket Inc. recently expanded its selection of engine cylinder head gaskets with the addition of new part numbers for Asian and domestic makes and models. For the Asian market, part number 55461 applies to a range of Mazda models and part number 55502 applies to a range of Toyota/Lexus models and are aftermarket exclusives within the MAHLE product Line. Part numbers 54879A (right) and 54880A (left), applicable to a range of Jeep, Dodge and Chrysler models, are MAHLE Advantage + products that provide original equipment (OE) form, fit and function.

MAHLE Aftermarket offers more than 1,500 MAHLE-exclusive gaskets for domestic and international brands, which account for more than 10 percent of the company's sales. The four new part numbers add to the growing number of items from the MAHLE Aftermarket catalog.

“These gaskets are among the recent additions to the MAHLE portfolio of more than 12,000 part numbers for more than 900,000 applications,” said Ron McCrum, product team leader, Gaskets at MAHLE Aftermarket North America. “We are continuously adding items to provide retailers, warehouse distributors, repair shops and engine rebuilders with an extensive selection of OE-quality parts. MAHLE Aftermarket also supports customers through our extensive resources, developed from more than 100 years of experience in the automotive industry.”

MAHLE gasket part number 55461 applies to Mazda models 3, 3 Sport, 6, CS-5 and CS-30. Part number 55502 applies to Toyota models Avalon, Camry, Highlander, RAV4, RAV4 Prime, Sienna and Venza, and Lexus models ES250, ES300h, NX250, NX350h and NX450h+. Part numbers 54879A and 54880A apply to Jeep Grand Cherokee, Wrangler and Wrangler JK; Dodge Avenger, Challenger, Charger, Durango, Grand Caravan and Journey; Ram 1500, 1500 Classic, C/V, ProMaster 1500, ProMaster 2500 and ProMaster 3500; and Chrysler 200, 300 and Town & Country.    

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