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Federal-Mogul Motorparts to Launch Garage Gurus™ HD, Highlight its Commercial Vehicle Offerings at HDAW in Las Vegas
Company to feature its latest products from Abex®, ANCO®, Champion, FP Diesel®, National® and Wagner® Brakes and Lighting

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Jan. 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Federal-Mogul Motorparts is set to officially launch Garage Gurus™ HD along with featuring its quality commercial vehicle products for the wheel end, visibility, steering, suspension and engine repair markets during Heavy-Duty Aftermarket Week 2018 (HDAW) in Las Vegas, Nev., January 22-25.  The company's featured brands include Abex® friction products; ANCO® wipers; Champion® batteries; FP Diesel® engine components; MOOG® Steering and Suspension products; National® oil seals and bearings; and Wagner® lighting products.

Among the booth highlights and commercial vehicle repair solutions that will be on display in the company's exhibit (#405) are:

Garage Gurus HD
Garage Gurus HD is Federal-Mogul Motorparts' new heavy-duty training program for technicians who perform HD repairs.  Now available online, onsite and on-the-go, techs can receive training on how to repair medium and big rigs; perform diagnostic checks; prepare for ASE certification exams; and keep up with the latest tools, maintenance and repair techniques in the industry.  Garage Gurus HD will initially be available across three modules, including nine classes pertaining to foundation brakes, air disc brakes, and bearings and seals.  Throughout 2018, Garage Gurus will launch additional training classes for FP Diesel®, ASE prep classes, preventive maintenance inspections, and more. 

Abex Air Disc Brake Rotors
Designed to work in conjunction with its Air Disc Brake (ADB) pads, these new products are available across 8 different Class Eight applications, covering nearly 98 percent of the HD ADB market. Abex offers a pad and rotor combination for the most popular Bendix, Meritor and Wabco Air Disc Brake systems.

Featuring E-Shield® protective coating technology, Abex rotors are easier to remove, due to less corrosion and rusting on the attaching surface.  Each rotor also contains a directionally smooth finish and offers an OE-quality design for maximum performance and reliability.  Abex pad and rotor combinations are engineered to work together to provide optimum stopping and extended life.

ANCO HD Wiper Blades
ANCO has unveiled a new wiper blade line made specifically for medium- and heavy-duty trucks.  Available exclusively through Federal-Mogul Motorparts' heavy-duty distribution network, 14 new SKUs fit a variety of sizes and applications, featuring exclusive DuraKlear® HD – a robust durable element designed for heavy-duty use.  Offering four layers of corrosion protection – galvanized structural steel, phosphate coating, E-coat and top coat - these blades also incorporate a tall wiper element and stainless-steel flexors to offer premium quality.  Saddle, hook and side pin adaptors are included in each package to accommodate most any connection. 

Champion HD Batteries
Champion has introduced a new line of batteries for the commercial and heavy-duty markets.  This includes both starting and deep cycle batteries in flooded and AGM styles and features a patented fully-framed stamped positive grid that provides for optimal current flow and resists corrosion for longer life.  The 23 products offered are part of a larger line that will include automotive, marine, lawn and garden, power sport and golf cart batteries.

FP Diesel
FP Diesel announces expanded coverage for the Detroit Diesel Series 60 14.0L EPA07 engine.  FP Diesel's new Cylinder Kit contains a one-piece forged steel piston with a 17:1 C/R.  This upgraded steel piston was introduced to meet the demands of EPA07 emission requirements.  The new cylinder kit is included in our In-Frame Engine Kit and Complete Overhaul Engine Kit. 

Our Series 60 Engine Kits include the following components:

    • Cylinder Kits
    • Rod & Main Bearings
    • Cam Bearings
    • Thrust Washers
    • Head Bolts
    • Piston Cooling Nozzles
    • Oil Pan Gasket
    • Gasket Set featuring our exclusive ML7™ cylinder head gasket.

This new Series 60 coverage is just one part of the complete power solutions FP Diesel makes available for these popular Detroit Diesel engines.

MOOG
MOOG will display key heavy-duty products from its steering and suspension product portfolio, including a King Pin Set, Drag Link, Outer Tie Rod End, and Alignment Thrust/Toe Shim Multi-Pack.

Wagner LongLife HD Lamps, Miniature Lamps and Sealed Beam Headlamps
Wagner LongLife HD lamps include several features ideally suited to commercial vehicles, with extra-strength filaments.  Many also feature a patented fifth lead support wire to further enhance durability and vehicle uptime.  Each LongLife HD miniature lamp is charged with a premium krypton gas mixture that helps enhance filament life and provides a purer, whiter light than standard incandescent lamps, while LongLife HD sealed beam headlamps feature impact-resistant quartz glass and a ruggedized lamp housing to resist shock, vibration and damage caused by road debris. 

To learn more about Federal-Mogul Motorparts products for commercial vehicles and the heavy-duty aftermarket, please visit the company's exhibit (#405) at this week's HDAW 2018 at The Mirage in Las Vegas, Nev., or visit www.FMheavydutyparts.com.  To learn more about Garage Gurus HD, visit www.FMgaragegurus.com/HD.

About Federal-Mogul

Federal-Mogul LLC is a leading global supplier of products and services to the world's manufacturers and servicers of vehicles and equipment in the automotive, light, medium and heavy-duty commercial, marine, rail, aerospace, power generation and industrial markets. The company's products and services enable improved fuel economy, reduced emissions and enhanced vehicle safety.

Federal-Mogul operates two independent business divisions, each with a chief executive officer reporting to Federal-Mogul's Board of Directors.

Federal-Mogul Motorparts sells and distributes a broad portfolio of products through more than 20 of the world's most recognized brands in the global vehicle aftermarket, while also serving original equipment vehicle manufacturers with products including braking, wipers and a range of chassis components. The company's aftermarket brands include ANCO® wipers; Beck/Arnley® premium OE quality parts and fluids; BERU®* ignition systems; Champion® lighting, spark plugs, wipers and filters; Interfil® filters; AE®, Fel-Pro®, FP Diesel®, Goetze®, Glyco®, National®, Nüral®, Payen®, Sealed Power® and Speed-Pro® engine products; MOOG® chassis components; and Abex®, Ferodo®, Jurid® and Wagner® brake products and lighting.

Federal-Mogul Powertrain designs and manufactures original equipment powertrain components and systems protection products for automotive, heavy-duty, industrial and transport applications.

Federal-Mogul was founded in Detroit in 1899 and maintains its worldwide headquarters in Southfield, Michigan. The company employs nearly 53,000 in 24 countries. For more information, please visit www.FMmotorparts.com.

*BERU is a registered trademark of BorgWarner Ludwigsburg GmbH

CONTACT:                           

Karen Shulhan (Federal-Mogul Motorparts) – 248.354.4383
karen.shulhan@fmmotorparts.com

Drew Shippy (Pinnacle Media) – 330.688.3500
drew@pinnmedia.com

SOURCE Federal-Mogul Motorparts