OE v OEM
08-09-2017, 01:28 PM
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OE v OEM
for some reason, i always thought oem was better and always ordered oem over oe. i see my brain was not working right
The Basics
OE & OEM are indicators that the part you're buying meets or exceeds the quality of the original item in your vehicle. In general, OE means the part is the exact piece used in original manufacturing, while OEM means that the company is held to a high quality standard and that they produce OE parts for other manufacturers. When it comes to OE quality level, drag the sliders across every photo on this page to see exactly what we mean!
Original Equipment (OE) Parts: These are the same parts originally supplied to dealerships, except with the dealer logos removed. This is done by manufacturers so the parts can be sold outside the dealer network due to licensing agreements.
Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Parts: These are produced by a manufacturer that supplies at least one OE part to a vehicle manufacturer. OEM parts may not have been original to the car, but are held to higher-quality standards and stringent quality control.
Genuine Parts: These parts come branded by the vehicle manufacturer and at a premium cost, as they're sold through dealerships with higher overhead expenses. These are the same parts you would find at your local dealership.
The Basics
OE & OEM are indicators that the part you're buying meets or exceeds the quality of the original item in your vehicle. In general, OE means the part is the exact piece used in original manufacturing, while OEM means that the company is held to a high quality standard and that they produce OE parts for other manufacturers. When it comes to OE quality level, drag the sliders across every photo on this page to see exactly what we mean!
Original Equipment (OE) Parts: These are the same parts originally supplied to dealerships, except with the dealer logos removed. This is done by manufacturers so the parts can be sold outside the dealer network due to licensing agreements.
Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Parts: These are produced by a manufacturer that supplies at least one OE part to a vehicle manufacturer. OEM parts may not have been original to the car, but are held to higher-quality standards and stringent quality control.
Genuine Parts: These parts come branded by the vehicle manufacturer and at a premium cost, as they're sold through dealerships with higher overhead expenses. These are the same parts you would find at your local dealership.
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08-09-2017, 01:41 PM
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have you checked your brake pads being asbestos free?
sniffing asbestos dust while you drive is no good for your mind
asbestos dust spreads though the vents.
asbestos formula in brake pads has been banned for decades by automotive industry
buying OE parts made in the origin country is the best, you know you get HQ parts.
Buying OE parts made in 3rd world countries is NO good!
most manufacturers opened factories in low cost countries to save money but the component quality has gone south
might be a good idea to check with shop where parts are made before we purchase!
my Lemförder LCA made in Italy are crap compared to Lemförder made in Germany!
lesson learned the hard way, buying cheap is not always a penny saver
stick with parts like Hella, Lemförder, Bosch etc. etc. parts must be made in Germany
sniffing asbestos dust while you drive is no good for your mind
asbestos dust spreads though the vents.
asbestos formula in brake pads has been banned for decades by automotive industry
buying OE parts made in the origin country is the best, you know you get HQ parts.
Buying OE parts made in 3rd world countries is NO good!
most manufacturers opened factories in low cost countries to save money but the component quality has gone south
might be a good idea to check with shop where parts are made before we purchase!
my Lemförder LCA made in Italy are crap compared to Lemförder made in Germany!
lesson learned the hard way, buying cheap is not always a penny saver
stick with parts like Hella, Lemförder, Bosch etc. etc. parts must be made in Germany
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08-09-2017, 03:42 PM
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have you checked your brake pads being asbestos free?
sniffing asbestos dust while you drive is no good for your mind
asbestos dust spreads though the vents.
asbestos formula in brake pads has been banned for decades by automotive industry
buying OE parts made in the origin country is the best, you know you get HQ parts.
Buying OE parts made in 3rd world countries is NO good!
most manufacturers opened factories in low cost countries to save money but the component quality has gone south
might be a good idea to check with shop where parts are made before we purchase!
my Lemförder LCA made in Italy are crap compared to Lemförder made in Germany!
lesson learned the hard way, buying cheap is not always a penny saver
stick with parts like Hella, Lemförder, Bosch etc. etc. parts must be made in Germany
sniffing asbestos dust while you drive is no good for your mind
asbestos dust spreads though the vents.
asbestos formula in brake pads has been banned for decades by automotive industry
buying OE parts made in the origin country is the best, you know you get HQ parts.
Buying OE parts made in 3rd world countries is NO good!
most manufacturers opened factories in low cost countries to save money but the component quality has gone south
might be a good idea to check with shop where parts are made before we purchase!
my Lemförder LCA made in Italy are crap compared to Lemförder made in Germany!
lesson learned the hard way, buying cheap is not always a penny saver
stick with parts like Hella, Lemförder, Bosch etc. etc. parts must be made in Germany
08-09-2017, 04:56 PM
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Joke apart, I thought that asbestos in brake pads no longer exists (stringent legislation) not unless you have a pile of very old pads hanging around in a corner
08-09-2017, 05:44 PM
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there are no asbestos pads anymore, they were allowed back in the 70's and earlier.
they have been banned long time ago
asbestos dust is like zweiterhand smoking, dust gets to your lungs tunes your voice into this cool guy the MarlBoro Man - William Smith Falconetti.
he's got a real raspy voice like the rumble from a V8 
they have been banned long time ago
asbestos dust is like zweiterhand smoking, dust gets to your lungs tunes your voice into this cool guy the MarlBoro Man - William Smith Falconetti.
he's got a real raspy voice like the rumble from a V8
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08-12-2017, 02:06 AM
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lol i think there wouldnt be oem if oe was the exact same thing, it would just be one of them. it actually makes a lot of sense if you just think about it.
oem means the part is coming from a manufacturer that makes some other approved part, so you can trust that quality is high. all of this is just industry language and standards i am pointing out and not making up.
oem means the part is coming from a manufacturer that makes some other approved part, so you can trust that quality is high. all of this is just industry language and standards i am pointing out and not making up.
