Dorman releases more Dorman® OE FIX™ auto repair innovations and dozens of first-to-the-aftermarket solutions

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Dorman Products (NASDAQ:DORM) has announced the release of 164 new automotive repair solutions for its Light Duty segment, with nearly half being aftermarket exclusives. These additions expand their catalog to over 133,000 SKUs, including twelve new Dorman® OE FIX™ innovations.

Key innovations include: an upgraded camshaft bridge cover for select Volkswagen and Audi 2.0L engines, featuring design improvements to prevent oil starvation; a new OE FIX oil feed line with braided stainless steel construction for Ford Escape and Fusion models; an OE FIX radiator outlet hose for Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee SUVs with aluminum Y-connector; and a first-to-market main battery fuse for Cadillac and Chevrolet vehicles.

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• Launch of 164 new automotive repair solutions
• Nearly 50% of new products are aftermarket exclusives
• Expansion of product catalog to over 133,000 SKUs
• Introduction of 12 new OE FIX innovations with improved performance features

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COLMAR, Pa., March 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dorman Products, Inc. (NASDAQ:DORM) is announcing the release of 164 new automotive repair solutions this month for its Light Duty segment. Almost half of the new components and assemblies are aftermarket exclusives.

The new products join a growing Light Duty catalog of over 133,000 SKUs, offering millions of new sales opportunities for automotive parts distributors, retailers and repair shops, as well as more accessible solutions for vehicle owners.

This month’s releases include a dozen new Dorman® OE FIX™ repair innovations that provide customers with improved performance and repair convenience that they may not be able to obtain with parts acquired from a dealership.

One of those OE FIX innovations is an upgraded camshaft bridge cover designed for select Volkswagen and Audi vehicles equipped with 2.0L engines. The original equipment cover may fail from pressure pulsations that can cause internal component damage. The Dorman replacement features several design improvements that help mitigate the pulsations and prevent filter clogging that can starve the engine for oil and harm vehicle performance.

“At Dorman, innovation drives everything we do,” said Eric Luftig, Senior Vice President. “We're proud to bring groundbreaking solutions to the automotive aftermarket, helping consumers find the right parts when they need them most. Our commitment to empowering vehicle owners and repair professionals with quality, accessibility and reliability continues to fuel our passion for progress.”

Dorman continues to expand an already extensive depth and diversity of components for turbocharger repair and replacement, adding a new OE FIX oil feed line constructed of braided stainless steel over the line’s flexible sections. The line is engineered to offer a more durable replacement compared to the original equipment’s braided nylon sheathing used in certain Ford Escape and Ford Fusion models.

Additional highlights for March include:

• An OE FIX radiator outlet hose for select Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee SUVs. The line features a rugged aluminum Y-connector in place of the factory’s plastic connector.
• A first-to-the-aftermarket main battery fuse with coverage designed for a significant number of Cadillac and Chevrolet vehicles, and engineered to match the performance of the original equipment fuse.
• A new, aftermarket-exclusive transmission oil cooler designed to match the performance of the factory cooler on select Dodge Durango SUVs. The cooler joins a comprehensive lineup of quality fluid coolers from Dorman.
  

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Contacts

Marketing: Steve Gisondi, Vice President of Marketing, sgisondi@dormanproducts.com  

Investor Relations: Alex Whitelam, Vice President, Investor Relations & Risk Management, awhitelam@dormanproducts.com

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About Dorman

Dorman gives professionals, enthusiasts and owners greater freedom to fix motor vehicles. For over 100 years, we have been driving new solutions, releasing tens of thousands of aftermarket replacement products engineered to save time and money and increase convenience and reliability.

Founded and headquartered in the United States, we are a pioneering global organization offering an always-evolving catalog of products, covering cars, trucks and specialty vehicles, from chassis to body, from underhood to undercarriage, and from hardware to complex electronics.

Forward-Looking Statements

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FAQ

What new products did Dorman Products (DORM) release in March 2025?

Dorman released 164 new automotive repair solutions, including 12 OE FIX innovations, with nearly half being aftermarket exclusives.

What improvements does Dorman's new camshaft bridge cover offer for Volkswagen and Audi vehicles?

The new cover features design improvements that help mitigate pressure pulsations and prevent filter clogging that can cause oil starvation and harm engine performance.

How many SKUs does Dorman's Light Duty catalog now include as of March 2025?

Dorman's Light Duty catalog now includes over 133,000 SKUs, offering millions of new sales opportunities.

What enhancement does Dorman's new OE FIX oil feed line offer for Ford vehicles?

The new oil feed line features braided stainless steel construction over flexible sections, offering more durability compared to the original equipment's braided nylon sheathing.