OE FIX® Guide • Volume 6

Solutions Designed to Be Better Than OEM

Explore Dorman innovations engineered to correct common OE shortcomings, simplify installation and help deliver longer-lasting repairs.

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What Is an OE FIX® Part?

For more than a century, Dorman has developed innovative repair solutions with the needs of technicians in mind. OE FIX products address common OE shortcomings through improved designs, time-saving features and cost-saving innovations.

Improved Designs

Improved Designs

Engineered to eliminate original design flaws and improve long-term serviceability.

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Time Savers

Time Savers

Designed to cut labor time and speed up repairs and installs.

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Cost Savers

Cost Savers

Built to reduce replacement costs by avoiding full assembly purchases.

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Problem. Fix. Done.

Every OE FIX starts with a common OE failure and ends with a smarter repair. Filter by benefit to find the right solution.

Electronic Power Steering Rack
Upgraded Protection

Electronic Power Steering Rack

601-903 • Ram 1500 2018-13, 1500 Classic 2024-19

Problem: EPS rack failure causes changes in steering effort, vibration and a heavy steering wheel, and the alternative is a remanufactured unit.

Fix: Built with 100% new components, redesigned electronics with surge protection and a UV40 coating on the PCB. No dealer programming needed.

Improved Design
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Aluminum Engine Oil Filter Housing with Oil Cooler and Filter
The Preferred and Patented Solution

Aluminum Engine Oil Filter Housing with Oil Cooler and Filter

926-959 • Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep 2026-11; Ram 2026-12; Volkswagen 2014-11

Problem: The plastic oil filter housing warps and cracks from heat and chemical exposure, causing oil leaks.

Fix: Patented all-aluminum housing with Tier 1 gaskets, oil cooler, oil filter element and cap to update the vehicle to the latest design.

Improved Design
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Engine Oil Filter Adapter
Aluminum, Not OE Plastic

Engine Oil Filter Adapter

926-611 • Genesis G80 2020-17; Hyundai Palisade 2024-20; Kia Telluride 2024-20 and more

Problem: The plastic housing warps and can crack from simply tightening the filter cap, and an OEM replacement invites the same failure.

Fix: All-aluminum housing with mounting gaskets, plus the oil filter element and cap.

Improved Design
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Engine Oil Pans (Ford / Lincoln)
Longer-Lasting Design

Engine Oil Pans (Ford / Lincoln)

264-790 – 264-793 • Ford F-150, Expedition, Edge, Fusion; Lincoln Navigator, Continental, MKX, MKZ

Problem: The plastic lower half of the two-piece pan warps or cracks, and the dealer fix is the same plastic design plus a long sealant cure.

Fix: Rugged diecast aluminum lower pan with a replaceable press-in gasket and minimal sealant, so there is no waiting for silicone to dry.

Improved DesignTime Saver
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Engine Oil Pan (Nissan / Infiniti)
Longer-Lasting Design

Engine Oil Pan (Nissan / Infiniti)

264-864 • Infiniti Q50 2020-16, Q60 2020-17; Nissan Z 2024-23

Problem: The OE plastic pan cracks from heat or impact, and the dealer offers the same failure-prone design.

Fix: Rugged aluminum pan with a relocated drain plug for a more complete drain and a magnetic drain plug threaded directly into the pan.

Improved Design
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Fuel Filler Door Lock Actuators
Patent-Pending Innovations

Fuel Filler Door Lock Actuators

746-100 | 746-101 • Jeep Cherokee 2018-14; Dodge Durango 2020-14; Jeep Grand Cherokee 2021-14

Problem: The OE emergency fuel door release fails, with a plastic handle that strips in cold weather and a fragile plastic cable.

Fix: Patent-pending cast aluminum handle and a braided steel cable with higher tensile strength and better temperature resistance.

Improved Design
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Power Sliding Door Motor
Cost-Effective, Simple Repair

Power Sliding Door Motor

747-446 • Honda Odyssey 2017-11

Problem: The sliding door usually fails in the mechanical components, not the costly circuit board.

Fix: Swap your working OE circuit board into our precision-engineered housing. Retains the anti-pinch safety feature.

Cost Saver
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Air Filter Housing
Replace the Lid, Not the Entire Housing

Air Filter Housing

258-536 • Jeep Cherokee 2018-14

Problem: The PCV valve hose fitting snaps off, and the dealer only sells the entire airbox assembly.

Fix: Reinforced airbox lid with a stronger molded PCV fitting. Replace just the damaged lid.

Cost SaverImproved Design
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Engine Air Intake Hose
Simple, Cost-Effective Repair

Engine Air Intake Hose

696-222 | 696-428 • Ram ProMaster 1500, 2500, 3500 2021-14; Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon 2022-17

Problem: The rubber boot cracks from fatigue, and the dealer requires the entire intake hose assembly.

Fix: Replace just the failed hose section with a reliable repair kit.

Cost Saver
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Air Suspension Compressor Line Repair Kit
Cost-Effective Repair

Air Suspension Compressor Line Repair Kit

949-018 • Jeep Grand Cherokee 2021-11; Ram 1500 2018-13

Problem: A cracked or broken compressor line is only sold as an entire costly line assembly.

Fix: Push-to-connect fittings let you replace just the failed fitting, saving labor time and expense.

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Air Suspension Compressor
More Resistant to Damage From Heat

Air Suspension Compressor

949-100 • Cadillac 2020-02; Chevrolet 2020-01; GMC 2020-01

Problem: The compressor motor overheats, causing downstream failures in lines, fittings and air springs.

Fix: Patent-pending finned compression cylinder transfers 25% more heat, with a thermal protection device and protective membrane.

Improved Design
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Auxiliary A/C Evaporator and Heater Hose Assembly
Saves Labor Time

Auxiliary A/C Evaporator and Heater Hose Assembly

926-965 • Chrysler Town & Country 2016-12; Dodge Grand Caravan 2017-12; Ram C/V 2015-12

Problem: Routing the dealer's long one-piece rear A/C line through the van is time-consuming.

Fix: A three-piece line that seals together with a threaded fitting for an easier repair.

Time Saver
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Battery Cable Junction Block Connector
Replace Just the Failed Pigtail, Not the Harness

Battery Cable Junction Block Connector

956-140 • Infiniti 2021-04; Nissan 2024-02

Problem: The battery fuse terminal pigtail overheats or melts, and the dealer fix is the entire expensive harness.

Fix: Replace just the damaged pigtail, saving expense and labor while protecting the electrical system.

Cost Saver
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Door Armrest
Upgraded Design

Door Armrest

80994 | 80995 • Chevrolet 2014-10; GMC 2014-10

Problem: The driver side armrest breaks, and the dealer door trim panel costs hundreds of dollars.

Fix: Armrest repair kit with a stronger metal skeleton and pre-attached mounting studs.

Cost SaverImproved Design
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Engine Coolant Filler Neck
Aluminum, Not OE Plastic

Engine Coolant Filler Neck

902-305XD • Dodge Dakota 2004-00, Durango 2003-00

Problem: OE plastic becomes brittle, cracks at the welds and leaks coolant.

Fix: Rugged aluminum construction that resists underhood temperature extremes and leaks.

Improved Design
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Headlight Access Door
Cost-Effective Alternative

Headlight Access Door

42454 • Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Plymouth (select years)

Problem: The friction-fit OE door breaks or gets lost, and the dealer only offers an entire liner and door assembly.

Fix: Replace just the door, with no special skills or tools required.

Cost SaverTime Saver
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HVAC Heater Hose Assemblies
Improved Design

HVAC Heater Hose Assemblies

626-369 | 626-370 • Ford Expedition 2021-18; Lincoln Navigator 2021-18

Problem: The plastic Y-connector cracks.

Fix: Upgraded aluminum Y-connector to help prevent repeat failures.

Improved Design
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Radiator Coolant Hoses
Improved Design

Radiator Coolant Hoses

626-819 | 626-829 • Ram 2500-5500 2018-15; Jeep Cherokee 2018-14

Problem: The plastic hose connector cracks.

Fix: Upgraded aluminum hose connector to help prevent repeat failures.

Improved Design
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Transmission Oil Pan Kit and Filter Kit
Complete, Service-Friendly Solution

Transmission Oil Pan Kit and Filter Kit

265-887 | 265-887F • Freightliner 2019; Mercedes-Benz 2019-16

Problem: The OE pan has an integrated plastic filter, so service is complicated and a clogged filter means a whole new pan.

Fix: Replacement pan with removable, replaceable filters. Kit includes service tools, filter set and gasket.

Cost SaverTime Saver
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Suspension Shock Absorber Bracket
Time and Labor Saver

Suspension Shock Absorber Bracket

999-801 • Chevrolet 2010-01; GMC 2010-01

Problem: The rear upper shock bracket rusts or bends, and fabricating a replacement takes time and skill.

Fix: Heavy-gauge steel bracket for a simpler, faster, more affordable repair.

Time SaverCost Saver
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Trunk Lid Release Switch
Simpler, Cost-Effective Repair

Trunk Lid Release Switch

926-821 • Dodge Charger 2023-15

Problem: The OE switch fails from corrosion, and the dealer requires the entire tail light panel.

Fix: Replace just the inoperable switch to restore function and save time and cost.

Cost Saver
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Turbocharger (VGT) Actuator
Remanufactured to the Highest Standards

Turbocharger (VGT) Actuator

668-536 • Dodge Ram 4000 2013; Ram 2500-5500 2024-13

Problem: Solderless compliant pins separate from the PCBA, and the dealer fix repeats the same design.

Fix: Upgraded with soldered compliant pins, remanufactured and tested in the USA.

Improved Design
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4WD Actuator
Upgraded Design

4WD Actuator

600-034 • Ford Bronco 2024-22, Expedition 2021-16, F-150 2020-16; Lincoln Navigator 2021-16

Problem: The internal diaphragm cracks and causes a vacuum leak.

Fix: Upgraded diaphragm material and a powder-coated exterior for better corrosion protection.

Improved Design
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