mercedes parts vs aftermarket
05-22-2006, 10:22 PM
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Mercedes benz 1991 300ce(RIP), now an 89 300ce
mercedes parts vs aftermarket
hey guys, just wondering is there really that big a difference between the mercedes oem parts and aftermarket parts. such as puro-lator oil filter vs mercedes oil filter. power steering fluids? abs fluid? brake pads? windshield wiper fluid? things like that. what do u think?
05-23-2006, 03:46 AM
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a TVR Cerbera Speed Twelve
I'd stick to OEM parts when it comes to brake pads, filters and such, (personal experience). As for the fluids, I go aftermarket all the way...
05-23-2006, 09:38 AM
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my 2 cents
With my limited experience of two or so months I have found ALWAYS check the dealer pricing before buying after market anything...
Ball joints after market $80... Dealer $35.00
Air filter ...aftermarket 18-25 dealer $35.00
Always know when you bring in your car what the dif is for parts and sometimes you can suggust it to your mechanic like I did with the ball joints...
Well there is my 2 cents for whatever value it has..
Dave
Ball joints after market $80... Dealer $35.00
Air filter ...aftermarket 18-25 dealer $35.00
Always know when you bring in your car what the dif is for parts and sometimes you can suggust it to your mechanic like I did with the ball joints...
Well there is my 2 cents for whatever value it has..
Dave
05-24-2006, 09:15 AM
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I have 3 124s and only use MB parts because you get a 1year warranty on all parts. This is especially important on electronics if you buy it from the dealer. So if $150 relay is bad (it has happened) they will take it back no questions asked.
Fluids, too, are important. As mentioned, the ph of MB spec. coolant is different from most aftermarket (green) coolants for a very specific reason. I believe, however, that Zerex markets a yellow coolant that is acceptable for MB use. Same thing with hydraulic fluid if you have a wagon, 4matic or a diesel with ASD. Better safe than sorry.
Cultivate a relationship with a dealer parts guy and pretty soon you may be getting 20% off list.
Fluids, too, are important. As mentioned, the ph of MB spec. coolant is different from most aftermarket (green) coolants for a very specific reason. I believe, however, that Zerex markets a yellow coolant that is acceptable for MB use. Same thing with hydraulic fluid if you have a wagon, 4matic or a diesel with ASD. Better safe than sorry.
Cultivate a relationship with a dealer parts guy and pretty soon you may be getting 20% off list.
