With the ongoing decline of aftermarket parts, I think Timmastertech pretty much nails the philosophy to follow. Brand names like Moog and Timken have variable reputations now. For us DIYers, I suppose it is o.k. to put an inferior part on a very old beater we intend to junk soon.
Oil filters? There is a good bit of information here to help sway one's choices, so OEM vs. aftermarket depends on the personal biases one develops studying the available information. Aside from defective ones (media, gaskets, valves, etc.), I question if a supposed higher efficiency one affects the vehicle ownership of "most" people. I use aftermarket filters on my cars.
Oil choice? Whew. I think that most here know that nearly any oil of the recommended grade and meets mfg./API standards (certified or not) will most likely keep the engine going longer than the rest of the car (exceptions, of course). So yes, Supertech vs. Name brand is generally a non issue. We all know this. Therefore, brand choice is probably a very complicated matter between individuals, probably based on very heavy biases and perceptions learned over the years. Heck, when I bought some Pennzoil recently at NAPA, the counterman said he could NEVER buy that brand based on their past history of paraffin sludged engines (I kid you not). My choices have changed over the decades because of the perceptions I developed. I.E., "developed for harder working 4 cylinder engines", "most used of professional mechanics", etc.. My current choice is still based on perceptions and bias, even knowing what I stated above.
Oil filters? There is a good bit of information here to help sway one's choices, so OEM vs. aftermarket depends on the personal biases one develops studying the available information. Aside from defective ones (media, gaskets, valves, etc.), I question if a supposed higher efficiency one affects the vehicle ownership of "most" people. I use aftermarket filters on my cars.
Oil choice? Whew. I think that most here know that nearly any oil of the recommended grade and meets mfg./API standards (certified or not) will most likely keep the engine going longer than the rest of the car (exceptions, of course). So yes, Supertech vs. Name brand is generally a non issue. We all know this. Therefore, brand choice is probably a very complicated matter between individuals, probably based on very heavy biases and perceptions learned over the years. Heck, when I bought some Pennzoil recently at NAPA, the counterman said he could NEVER buy that brand based on their past history of paraffin sludged engines (I kid you not). My choices have changed over the decades because of the perceptions I developed. I.E., "developed for harder working 4 cylinder engines", "most used of professional mechanics", etc.. My current choice is still based on perceptions and bias, even knowing what I stated above.