Beyond fluid, filters and tires, OE with a few exceptions.
“Box” parts store stuff is almost always garbage.
“Box” parts store stuff is almost always garbage.
Using only OE parts
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I try to maintain an inventory of pre-tested OEM parts. AKA, parts car. Lot better and cheaper than buying stuff a piece at a time
Originally Posted By: Wolf359
But yeah, I'd agree with the OE push. It's funny with Mercedes, Wahler makes their thermostats and when you buy the part, the spot where you'd see the MB logo is burred out. Still an OE part, but cheaper because it's not OEM.
Was the same with older Behr radiators... OEM part for MB with the star ground-off. I assume retooling the mold/die would be $$$. Cheaper to have Hans grind it off. I stick with OEM/OE for everything expect: fluids, spark plugs, brake pads, wiper inserts, tires, things of that nature.
But yeah, I'd agree with the OE push. It's funny with Mercedes, Wahler makes their thermostats and when you buy the part, the spot where you'd see the MB logo is burred out. Still an OE part, but cheaper because it's not OEM.
Was the same with older Behr radiators... OEM part for MB with the star ground-off. I assume retooling the mold/die would be $$$. Cheaper to have Hans grind it off. I stick with OEM/OE for everything expect: fluids, spark plugs, brake pads, wiper inserts, tires, things of that nature.
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If I could afford to use strictly OE parts, then I wouldn't be driving this worn-out jalopy in the first place....
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