Corteco Engine Mount

Corteco Engine Mounts: OE Precision Where It Counts Most

When an engine mount fails, the consequences reach far beyond a rough idle. Excess vibration travels through the chassis, accelerating wear on surrounding components and eroding the cabin comfort drivers expect. Corteco has built its reputation in the engine mount category on a straightforward premise: aftermarket parts should perform exactly like the originals — because, in Corteco's case, they essentially are the originals.

Through its parent company Freudenberg, the global market leader in vibration control, Corteco provides the aftermarket with over 2,275 OEM-quality vibration control spare parts, offering only OEM mounts and mounts made to the precise OE specifications. This direct pipeline from OEM production to the aftermarket is what sets Corteco apart from competitors that rely on reverse-engineered approximations.

A Full Spectrum of Engine Mount Types

Corteco engine and gearbox mounts are available in various types — including hydraulic, switchable, and lightweight — to absorb the vibrations and shocks generated by the engine and transmission. Understanding these types helps when selecting the right replacement:

• Conventional Mounts: The first design type introduced and most commonly found on older vehicles, these consist of a rubber elastomer bonded to a metal support. The rubber elastomer provides all of the vibration control, typically offering a lower damping effect than other mount types.
• Hydraulic Mounts: The most common type found on modern passenger vehicles, hydraulic mounts consist of a rubber elastomer bonded to a metal support housing, but also feature a hydraulic chamber and valve system that provides greater vibration damping than conventional mounts.
• Switchable Hydro Mounts: These dampen vibrations using a hydraulic valve system controllable via vacuum pressure, allowing the damping effect to self-adjust under different rev and road conditions — the most advanced type, typically found on higher-end passenger vehicles.
• Lightweight Mounts: New to the Corteco product range, this lightweight engine mount reduces overall weight to optimize vibration control. Thermal separation ensures no heat energy is transmitted to the mount, resulting in a considerable extension of service life, with cost advantages coming from innovative manufacturing methods.

Why Exact OE Specifications Matter

Because the magnitude and frequency of engine vibration is dependent on the characteristics of each unique vehicle model and even model variants, it is important to use a replacement mount that matches the exact specifications of the original part. Many aftermarket competitors substitute less expensive materials or offer a single part that covers all variants of a particular model, expanding their coverage without incurring additional development costs — leading to a much lower vibration damping effect and potentially increased wear to the engine and other components.

High-performance rubber-to-metal components to isolate vibrations are manufactured through the support of the technical capabilities of Freudenberg brand Vibracoustic. Based on this extensive material and development know-how, Corteco offers vibration control components in OEM quality for more than 28,000 types of vehicles.

Backed by Vibracoustic Engineering

As a specialist for the independent aftermarket, Corteco offers a wide selection of OEM-quality vibration control spare parts from Vibracoustic — a wholly owned subsidiary of Freudenberg and the world's leading technology specialist for vibration control modules and components for the international automotive industry. The global R&D network enables engineers at Vibracoustic to develop unparalleled vibration damping technologies, gaining new insights every day into manufacturing and materials engineering that are the key to superior products.

Whether your vehicle calls for a simple rubber-metal conventional mount or a sophisticated electronically controlled unit, Corteco's engine mount lineup delivers the fitment accuracy and damping performance your drivetrain demands. Browse the full engine mount category or explore the complete Corteco parts catalog for sealing solutions, filtration, and more.