Mahle Clevite Tri Metal remains the industry standard in bearings. Typically, they can withstand up to 60% higher loads and have 40% better seizure resistance than comparable competitive engine bearings. Not only do they exceed light vehicle durability requirements of 150,000 miles, they also exceed heavy vehicle durability requirements of 300,000 miles.

P-Series main bearings are the oldest members of the Clevite 77 bearing family and are intended for high-revving engines. To compensate for the high-load factors and distortion in these engines, these bearings have higher eccentricity and a high crush factor. P-Series bearings are constructed of tri-metal cast copper lead. They have a steel back for support, a cast copper lead lining to withstand the loads of engine operation, and an electroplated babbit overlay on the running surface to provide searing surface qualities. In addition, the oil grooves on most applications extend all the way around both halves for better oiling.


Ideal for rebuilding engines where more demanding use is anticipated, such as heavy duty, motorsports, or street performance. As it is the most versatile replacement, Clevite engine bearing P-Series is suitable for most OE applications. Due to the increased load capacity of the Tri-Metal design, it is a suitable upgrade from Bi-Metal engine bearings