OE vs OEM vs Aftermarket

[kojak818]

OE (Original Equipment or Genuine BMW)These are the parts that you get EXACTLY as if you are walking up to an authorized dealership and buying a part at the parts counter. (Example: Oxygen Sensor BMW Part # 11 78 1 735 499). These parts usually come in BMW marked packaging.OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer)OEM parts are parts that come from the same factory that makes your Original BMW parts, but they are boxed in their respective brands. (Example: Oxygen Sensor BOSCH Part #13231, which cross references to: BMW Part # 11 78 1 735 499). These parts are sold directly from the manufacturer to the suppliers or retailers and not through the BMW Dealer network, and usually means savings for the end consumer while still having the same OEM standards that the vehicle manufacturer specified.AftermarketAftermarket products are from manufacturers that do not supply to BMW in any shape or form, it is important to note that its not necessary that aftermarket parts are inferior. In general, there are 2 kinds of aftermarket products. The first kind is a cheaper replacement that provide affordability to consumers, these maybe the same quality as the OE/OEM parts or could be a little inferior to the OE/OEM products. A lot of customers like to purchase non-critical parts like air filters so save a few dollars, as long as it is a good reputable brand, you should be good to go! (just do your research!)The second kind are considered upgraded parts, a very good example is the aluminium thermostat housing for an E36 BMW, the original BMW plastic housing is prone to failures and the aftermarket aluminum eliminates this problem. In this case, most of our customers prefer to purchase the aftermarket aluminium housing for better longivity.

 

[Ecc0]

..im wondering, is it affected warranty, in case of use of some non genuine parts, even non critical at all, like air filters ??

 

[B33mEr]

I've read somewhere that the creme-de-la-creme of a production batch goes to OE stamped with BMW logo while the rest that have pass QC will be sold and packaged as OEM ... Anyone can confirm?

Also from the post that i've read OEM pads doesn't offer as much initial bite as the Original BMW pads ... true?

 

[pussy]

I've read somewhere that the creme-de-la-creme of a production batch goes to OE stamped with BMW logo while the rest that have pass QC will be sold and packaged as OEM ... Anyone can confirm?

Also from the post that i've read OEM pads doesn't offer as much initial bite as the Original BMW pads ... true?

on the pads, very true... a lot difference, the ori comes direct from Germany, the so-called-OEM comes from the original manufacture, but is it from them ?
Take 'Textar' pads, says OEM from original manufacture, but really, it comes from 'DON' company in malaysia. how come ? i have used 'Textar' from Germany hand brought and the so-called locally imported 'Textar' from KL spare part shops... day and night.

want OEM, but performs Original ? go figure...

Even Ingress Boss was surprised that i could tell a difference from a original spare part and OEM from each other..these days i can see the difference when i buy spare parts... even the Lemforder brand these days sucks...

 

[bmw7833]

Bro, if Lamforder suck, what other alternative we have? Ori parts? Ohh no no..cost my hand and leg.

 

[pussy]

Bro, if Lamforder suck, what other alternative we have? Ori parts? Ohh no no..cost my hand and leg.

It all depends if you still want to feel the BMW how it was when left the factory or just be settled with a 2 year wear and tear part. even worse, dies off at 6 months...

 

[Jerman]

Even Ingress Boss was surprised that i could tell a difference from a original spare part and OEM from each other..these days i can see the difference when i buy spare parts... even the Lemforder brand these days sucks...

Pussy,
This is very educational. You should conduct a session on this for the Members ?
I'll sponsor the drinks.

 

[pussy]

Pussy,
This is very educational. You should conduct a session on this for the Members ?
I'll sponsor the drinks.

why not ? i will ask him so, it will be a good start for the year for us.

 

[Slips]

The parts business is as complicated as a man with 6 wife's ...
There's one other element not discussed here and it's the most dangerous of them all..
Counterfeits... They could be any brand. OE or OEM or even aftermarket if that brand is popular...

 

[haywire]

Which category is the 'German' parts we always hear from spare parts shop and mechanics? hehehehe

 

[kojak818]

OE: Original Equipment: This part is either made by the car manufacture or is made by an automotive part supplier and is branded with the car manufactures logo and/or in the car manufactures box.

OEM Original Equipment Manufacture

OES Original Equipment Supplier

Car manufacturers do not make all their parts that they put on their vehicles during assembly or repair, they contract out to auto part manufactures to make parts for them. For the most part the car manufacturer makes the body, frame and major engine components the rest they 'farm out' to OEM/OES manufacturers. The car manufacturer provides the specifications to the OEM/OES manufactures for the parts they need. The OEM/OES manufactures the part to these specs, adds a logo and ships it to the car manufacture.

Bosch, Bilstien, Boge, Beru, Mann, ATE, to name a few, are all OEM or OES suppliers to the car manufacturers. They make parts from spark plugs to exhaust parts. The difference between OE and OEM/OES is mainly the OEM/OES usually don't have the car manufactures logo, but they are the same exact part. Sometimes the logo is ground off the part by the OEM/OES company so as not to affect there contract with the car manufacture. Same part coming off the same assembly line as the OE part does.

The OEM/OES parts are less expensive because they do not go through the car manufactures part system. Every time an OE part goes through a depot, warehouse, dealer, there is a little more money added to the cost of the part. This is the major reason that OE parts cost more. OEM/OES do not go through this procedure, our buyers get them directly from the manufactures, keeping the prices down.

Aftermarket: aftermarket parts are just that, aftermarket. They are not made by the car manufacturers. They can be made by one of the original equipment manufacturer companies or by a completely different manufacturer. The main difference is they are not made completely to the car manufacture specifications. This is not always bad. One example is Bilstien. They are an OEM/OES supplier, but they offer aftermarket parts also. There HD struts/shocks are original equipment, but their Sport struts/shocks and suspension kits are not made to OE specifications, better but not OE, so it's now an aftermarket part. Another example is the Stewart EMP BMW water pumps. Stewart EMP is NOT an OEM/OES manufacturer but the pump they make is better and stronger than OE. It is an aftermarket part but a better part altogether.

But still another example of an aftermarket BAD part is a counterfeit part. Counterfeit part manufacturers use backward engineering to get the specifications of the part without paying the car manufacturer. And almost all the time these parts are made with very low quality components. Sometimes these parts are very hard to identify because a lot of emphasis is put on the look and feel of the part and not what it is made from. One way to identify an counterfeit part is its unbelievable low price, the old adage you get what you pay for fits here. The best way to avoid these cheap low quality parts is to purchase your parts from a reliable source, one that offers a warranty and return policy.

Almost all Performance parts are aftermarket parts, again be careful with these parts also. Buy from a reputable supplier or/or manufacturer.

 

[moots]

dat's why lar nowadays when a bee em breaks down people say "whaaat lar bee em osso no good.quality sucks.better buy plotong".becoz we use oem/aftermarket....where the Q sucks.....you get what you pay for.but sometime we buy OE wif logo summore....but breaks like oem quality....how how?this is malaysia boleh land maaaa...........

 

[initialM]

..im wondering, is it affected warranty, in case of use of some non genuine parts, even non critical at all, like air filters ??

You should not send your under warranty car to unauthorised service center. So no issue of non ori parts.

 

[initialM]

on the pads, very true... a lot difference, the ori comes direct from Germany, the so-called-OEM comes from the original manufacture, but is it from them ?
Take 'Textar' pads, says OEM from original manufacture, but really, it comes from 'DON' company in malaysia. how come ? i have used 'Textar' from Germany hand brought and the so-called locally imported 'Textar' from KL spare part shops... day and night.

want OEM, but performs Original ? go figure...

Even Ingress Boss was surprised that i could tell a difference from a original spare part and OEM from each other..these days i can see the difference when i buy spare parts... even the Lemforder brand these days sucks...

Is it the same apply to parts bought in SG??

 

[pussy]

Is it the same apply to parts bought in SG??

nope.... :listen: they are original. even eurotuner brings in original..they do parts order direct from germany. ask what you want, they deliver..