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FEATURED SUPPLIERS
OUR TRUCK RANGE
STARTER MOTORS & ALTERNATORS KX 400 D Eco/KX 400 KIT/ KX 406 KIT fuel filters
For these fuel filters in our aftermarket range, we are
In 2018, we will achieve a coverage of over 80% with starter an OE supplier for the current Mercedes-Benz Actros,
motors and alternators for commercial vehicles. We currently Arocs, and Antos models from Daimler. A patented
plan to introduce 15 new types of each. This is underpinned PIN element makes it easier for you to change the
by MAHLE’s Corporate Planning, which aims to significantly filter correctly. When carrying out the change, the PIN
strengthen our activities in the area of electronics and glides and fits precisely into the intended opening of the
mecha¬tronics. Originally, we started out with starter motors housing, for guaranteed leak tightness and a clean job.
and alternators for agricultural machinery. These are more We also have the corresponding oil filter OX 423/9D Eco,
robust and designed for a longer service life. Your commercial including PIN patent, in our range.
vehicle customers will benefit from this if you install our MAHLE
products. TURBOCHARGERS
FILTERS At MAHLE Aftermarket, we have been developing
turbochar¬gers in original equipment quality for well
CareMetix® cabin air filters over 10 years. In the truck segment, we are even the
Following the huge success of CareMetix® in the passenger car market leader in aftersales with a coverage of more than
segment, we are working hard to further develop this world first 50%.
in cabin air filters for heavy-duty commercial vehicles. After
all, truck drivers spend more time in the vehicle cabin than Vehicle turbocharger
anyone else. So from a safety at work perspective, it’s extremely Many non-controlled commercial vehicle turbochargers
important to protect the respiratory tract. The CareMetix® are delivered in “zero position”, which means that with
broadband filter keeps bacteria, mould, pollen, fine particulates, some mo¬dels, you have to manually adjust the position
and even unpleasant odours out of the cabin. You can expect of the housing according to the installation position and
the first filters for your commercial vehicle customers to become application (i.e. you need to rotate the turbocharger so
available from May 2018. We are focusing on the current that it can be installed in your vehicle). You can find all
models of the seven major manufacturers. the relevant info about the requirements for commercial
vehicle turbochargers in our Technical Messenger
Air filter LX 2810 (05/2017) at mahle-aftermarket.com.
This special item for MAN trucks has been in our aftermarket
range since the start of 2016. The patented LX 2810 in OEM MAHLE supplies specific mounting kits for every
quality has a distinctive horseshoe shape that sets it apart from turbocharger.
the classic round air filters in the commercial vehicle segment.
You can find the turbocharger installation
video on MAHLE’s YouTube channel.
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