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Should you go for that affordable spare part you’ve just seen online, or go to your nearest Mitsubishi dealer for an OEM part? We’ll take you through four benefits of OEM parts and leave the final decision to you.
1. Quality
OEM spare parts are thoroughly checked and tested to comply with the manufacturer’s production standards and relevant regulations. They are also made from high-quality materials according to correct design specifications and tolerances to ensure perfect fit and performance. This is why they are delivered with a full warranty in case they prematurely fail or aren’t manufactured properly.
On the other hand, the quality of aftermarket parts differs from manufacturer to manufacturer. To keep costs down, some manufacturers build parts that just meet the minimum standards and others design parts differently to try to achieve the same effect offered by OEM spare parts.
2. Compatibility
One problem we’ve seen with some aftermarket parts is that they don’t fit quite right. This is because they are generally made to suit as many vehicles as possible, leading to maddening annoyances such as panels not aligning properly or windshield wipers making too much noise.
In contrast, OEM spare parts are engineered specifically for your exact car make and model using precise specs. These parts have realistic tolerances, so you or your mechanic won’t have to worry about drilling, sanding, grinding, or bending something just to get it to line up right.
3. Performance
When you use aftermarket parts, you are using something your Mitsubishi was not originally designed for. Therefore, it may perform quite differently from what you’re used to, and in some cases, the performance could go down.
One item we recommend going for OEM is spark plugs because engines can be quite choosy about what they work with. While older engines could just use whatever plug as long as it was the right size, modern engines are more complex because of things like direct injection and precise timing. Electrical parts are also another area where OEM shines, since aftermarket parts may have resistances and voltages that differ with factory-installed stuff.
4. Long-Term Cost
The affordability of aftermarket parts may seem like a small win in the short term, but this value may not be as great in the long term. The unreliable quality and poor fit of some non-OEM spare parts can cause them to wear down fairly quickly, requiring you to replace them sooner. These parts can also affect other areas of your vehicle that are costlier to repair or replace.
Fitting your Mitsubishi with OEM spare parts is the best way to keep it running as good as new. Contact Rath Mitsubishi in Springdale, AR for quality OEM spare parts. We have a large selection of parts to keep your car in great shape.
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