Mahle 55457 Engine Cylinder Head Gasket - Left

Mahle Cylinder Head Gasket for Left Bank Applications

Mahle 55457 is an engine cylinder head gasket for left-side applications in select Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram vehicles. It is a multi-layered steel gasket built for the cylinder head sealing surface, helping maintain compression and control combustion sealing in the engine.

Key Features

• Mahle Cylinder Head Gasket, part number 55457
• Multi-layered steel construction for the left cylinder head
• Engine sealing component for select V6 and V8 applications
• Direct-fit replacement for covered Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram models
• Cross-references Mahle 5038 281AD and 5038 281AE for the same application

Fitment and Application Details

Compatible with left-bank cylinder head applications on 2011-2023 Dodge Challenger, 2012-2023 Dodge Charger, 2012-2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2014-2025 Ram 2500, 2014-2025 Ram 3500, 2018-2024 Dodge Durango, 2021-2025 Jeep Wrangler, 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Wagoneer, and select Chrysler 300 models. Mahle 55457 is also listed for 2023 Chrysler 300 and 2012-2014 Chrysler 300 left-side applications.

What This Gasket Helps Address

• Loss of cylinder compression from a failing head gasket seal
• Coolant or combustion gas leakage at the cylinder head interface
• Oil seepage between the head and engine block sealing surfaces
• Overheating concerns tied to compromised head gasket sealing
• Engine performance issues caused by sealing failure on the left bank

Installation Notes and Quality Assurance

Install on the specified left-side cylinder head only and verify engine code, model year, and trim before ordering. Clean and inspect the mating surfaces carefully before assembly to support proper sealing. Mahle supplies engine sealing components for professional repair use, and this gasket is identified by part number 55457.