Why Aftermarket Car Parts Suck

[@scottykilmer]

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[@Sandy-s5j]

Thankyou for helping use folks that don't have much money.I am74yrs old and do my own work on my 2004 Ford .still need some muscle For somethings.

[@hanshuhta8007]

Thanks for helping the “ regular guy “ I have learned a lot from your videos

[@richardortiz8704]

Take your glasses off Dave

[@Oregon-2024.]

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[@ShupNride]

Toyota sensor $300 Denso without toyota sticker $30

[@openeyes-411]

And THAT is your answer right there! 👍👍 Check the OEM and then buy that brand from rock auto...

[@MishtahPoog]

Right -- the distinction is between official manufacturer, OE, and OEM parts on one hand, and aftermarket parts on the other hand. That Denso sensor would be OE or OEM since it's literally the same part, just without a Toyota brand on it.

[@1windozesuk]

There is a caveat to this. Denso and other OEM parts suppliers also male aftermarket parts and they aren't always the same part they provide to the OEM. Auto parts chains will negotiate with them and have they make a lower quality part to reduce cost. Same for Bosch and others. So even though the part is made by the company that makes the OEM part, ut does not mean that it is the OEM quality part. It often can be, but it is not a rule. Now with that said, I have never gone wrong with a Denso or Bosch branded part (as opposed to co branded with the OEM) purchased aftermarket, so I trust these companies for now until they are bought out by a company like Driv or at least their automotive divisions are bought out by Driv and then become crap Chinese parts with the Denso logo on then. I am not saying all Chinese made stuff is crap, but they are willing to cut more corners than most and companies like Driv push them to cut even more corners it seems. This is why the market is being flooded with so many bad parts. Tough time to be a mechanic, I'm glad I am no longer one.

[@paulregener7016]

@@1windozesukall Chinese stuff is crap that is just rule of thumb for everything Anker is the the only exception period. Anker has earned their durability, reliability, and overall build quality excellent Chinese company. Everybody else can go to hell at that place.

[@YaseinAbdi]

they are the same because Toyota owns Denso

[@richardgrey659]

When it comes sensors. They definitely should be OEM

[@littlejack59]

But without the sticker. Don't buy denso Toyota, buy Denson

[@austin6360]

definitely can vouch for this. bought aftermarket spark plug wires, they didnt work. they didnt fit right and i was runnin on only 2 cylinders. i didnt learn my lesson and got aftermarket fuel injectors, same thing. i ended up cleaning my fuel injectors and getting denso plug wires and now my car runs like a top! 1992 toyota celica GT Convertible!

[@lifeinaqua660]

Scotty is the Warren Buffet of KZbin. Wealthy AF but living humbly & well below his means. Love this dude!!!

[@dariush3587]

Aftermarket parts only should be used for cosmetic purposes or something that won't affect the car actually running and operating properly.

[@MrZebeda]

That's such a bad take on this video. As Scotty said, it's mainly computer-related stuff and sensors are the parts where it's a good idea to go OEM. For my used European market Lancer, I got a set of Brembo disks and pads, Bosch plugs, serpentine belt, and fuel pump, Mann Filter air and oil filter, and a Herth und Buss fuel filter. Not upgrades, these all conform to OEM spec. They are excellent quality parts and not cheap by any stretch, but they are a hell of a lot cheaper than what the dealership tries to sell. Thousands of miles later the car still starts, idles, accelerates, and stops like a dream. Just don't go for the bottom-shelf stuff and you'll be fine.

[@dariush3587]

@@MrZebeda half of OEM and "aftermarket" comes from the same originating source. How is a bad take when it's better to be safe than sorry?

[@danbartstow9829]

Made in China 🇨🇳 Thanks for support of America!🇺🇸

[@danbartstow9829]

@@MrZebedaAgreed 💯

[@falcorthewonderdog2758]

I bought a chinese copy of a discontinued GM mass airflow sensor. It looks exactly like the GM part it replaced including the cast in part number, and performs better than a new ac delco part that i had to return. Price was 29 dollars shipped from china. Works absolutely perfect..

[@jeremylittle5963]

Tail lights on my 2019 Silverado oem were $600 for one. Aftermarket that looked way better were $250 for 2.

[@LUk3.M.]

Depends what you want. Do you just want to do the cheap/chincy way and buy an aftermarket tail/headlight to make your car look a little better? Or do you respect your car (And its manufacturers quality) enough to replace a worn out headlight/taillight with an OEM replacement? Obviously there IS a difference. Even if you dont notice it standing 10 feet away. And I'd rather spend the extra $50-100 to get the quality OEM replacement on a part like that. Do you need an OEM air filter? No. Or OEM wiper blades? No. Or OEM battery? No. But, I think lights is one thing to not cheap out on. Respect your car.

[@Butterchickenlover]

I used a autozone maf on my Camry, never ran right afterwards, oem is best

[@jamesbowen2105]

NEVER use rebuilt Autozone pieces, lol. They charge more than the dealer does for new sensors and 20 times what new aftermarket sensors on Ebay, which have always worked perfectly for my cars.

[@jamesbowen2105]

Ive used the 15-30 dollar Chinese, Italian, Eastern eoropean or Taiwanese MAF and Boost sensirs in VWs and Audis for years, it has always resulted in improved performance and smooth quiet engine function.

[@rafimontoya8452]

This is what the junkyard is for. You get OEM quality at aftermarket prices. It is some work searching and pulling the parts out yourself but it is better than coughing up your whole wallet at the dealer 👍

[@davem5333]

There is no guarantee that OEM parts won't be defective. Lots of complaints about OEM parts out there.

[@EdwardHession-gc8df]

Scotty’s right. Many aftermarket parts are just as good as OEM , just as some are not. If you have found and stayed loyal to a mechanic who therefore cares about you and your money (because you support him) he is a lot more likely to guide you on parts choices. Meanwhile, don’t denigrate aftermarket manufacturers. Imagine for a moment what the dealers would get if the aftermarket manufacturers weren’t price affecting at least the most commonly requested parts.

[@AdamFloro]

If you have a Jeep, the aftermarket parts are often better than OEM because those are already junk.

[@davekeller2798]

THANKS SCOTTY ! For letting us know about some of these parts to look out for, especially the electrical computer parts. You right, sometimes cheap ain't the best !

[@jayceecee8651]

Going through this with my fuel purge valve solenoid. Said it was a Honda part and had the part number associated with it. Changed it and after 3 days, check engine light and code for that part returned. Now my gas range and average are acting up reading numbers all over the place. At least it doesn't say check fuel cap anymore. Some small victory there.

[@elia7597]

I love the use of the hands in everything you say I could mute you and play a symphony in the background and you do a perfect conductor.

[@clearpropcfi3744]

Recently got a starter for my Accord from NAPA auto parts. Lifetime warranty and about $400 less than what Honda wanted. Both remans.

[@diverdave4056]

the dealer headlight housings for my friends Chrysler cost $1200 dollars BUT they no longer stock them so I told him of and after market company that sold them for $157 dollars ! they were exact fit and were made exactly like the old ones .. every mold make and codes were the same

[@openeyes-411]

@@diverdave4056 In my experience headlight assemblies can be a crap shoot - sometimes the reflectors are cheaply made, and produce a terrible beam pattern.

[@diverdave4056]

@@openeyes-411 i got LUCKY and found a car part company online and I have bought 6 sets from from them ... I did have a problem with one of the headlight housings 2 years later and called about it ... they replaced Both of them for FREE !

[@penguinoc63]

​@openeyes-411 not a problem when you just buy the brightest lights on the market that shines in every direction and blinds other drivers 😀👍

[@openeyes-411]

@@penguinoc63 Right!!!???😂😂😂 At least the LED retrofits arent too bad - but those HID aftermarkets were a KILLER!!!

[@autocad3227]

I bought a GMB remanufactured water pump for my 3.7 V6 Chrysler engine. The darn thing actually flew apart. Got it from RockAuto. So I ended up buying all Mopar under the hood for my truck. Water pump, tensioner, fan, belt, do it right and do it once

[@christophermarshall5765]

2003 VW Polo 9N 3 door hatchback 1.4 tailgate struts. Genuine ones are $94 a pair here. I bought a complete jack tool kit for my Mercedes A180, 2015 model, $150 AU. That jack weighs a lot on it's own. That kit is the genuine one from Mercedes.

[@alysonstump9670]

No absolutely no. Everyone I have ever known who has gotten after market headlights including myself has had them leak moisture and the bulbs go out every 2 or 3 weeks.

[@dariush3587]

It depends. I always switch halogens with LEDs but not the cheap 12 dollar ones off eBay. I go to an actual auto shop and pay the 80 to 90 bucks because you definitely get what you pay for with those.

[@TheAzmountaineer]

I've had good luck with them. Just don't get the cheapest ones, buy the ones that are a step or two better (more expensive). It doesn't hurt to spray a ceramic coating on them, either.

[@DeeDee-pw9pm]

I bought devil-eyes for my 2000's Volvo. Aftermarket, LED with proper electronics and cooling, adjustable, actual glass. Half a grand for a set, and made in Sweden.

[@steveeab2364]

I bought the ones Scotty mentioned. Boslla. 5 years in my F150 and work great!

[@rockersdawg7]

I’ve had junk yards screw me over with prices because I had an after market catalytic converter

[@andrewstoakes8034]

They are worth way less. When we had the unit any scrap OEM cat and the cat man would come over and fetch it, aftermarket he might call in next time he was passing.

[@DBro54]

Not all aftermarket parts are bad. Had to replace head gasket and my mechanic used an aftermarket part and it lasted twice as long. He said the OEM head gaskets were crap for that particular engine.

[@leegnichols7501]

i paid $400 for those same hatchback lifters on my Vibe(Matrix)as OEM parts😱 could have got them for $100 aftermarket 😕

[@falconlips5474]

Don't buy aftermarket for anything that's critical to car function basically

[@farhenheit628of1200]

That bimmer though!

[@dustyradcliff1009]

Many oem parts are Chinese now.

[@charlesphilhower1452]

That was an issue back in the 1970s when I had my VW beetle.

[@Woodland26]

I bought ignition coils from eBay for a 12 years old Ford Focus when one of the original unit started to play up

[@kclefthanded427]

For emissions, always go OEM

[@shark70007000]

Timing chain also.

[@stevenkaskus6173]

Unfortunately like My car you can't get original equipment anymore which lasts a long time, now the cheap Chinese made after market parts truly are junk.

[@chrisheller427]

My rule of thumb is computer or electrical OEM but if it doesn't plug in aftermarket

[@dwayneoglesby2357]

You're absolutely right about that Scotty

[@anthonyjacksonjr4812]

Important parts OEM. Parts that are not that important after market. 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@handyman2233]

Yea mostly true but I've had decent luck with aftermarket sensors...Last one I bought was a cps and it worked fine but failure is obviously more common with cheaper aftermarkets.

[@bruceblackwell2205]

And salvage yards or even cheaper

[@RexWort]

Don't forget buying directly from the maker instead of the company 😅 Instead of paying the brand sticker price Just pay the manufacturing price

[@iamsioth]

Scotty out here doing the Lord's work.

[@mrgarrison3516]

Just like "Jesus & pals" 👍

[@projectskadi935]

Yeah i cant argue my honda started acting up super bad when i bought a vtec spool valve assembly and mass airflow sensor from advanced. After replacing both parts the car started acting fine again. Then the tps sensor went bad and in honda fashion they only sell the tps as an assembly with the entire throttle body. A throttle body that the dealership quoted me $1.2k for. Mind you i drive a 19yo honda and i didnt even spend that much to buy it. Buying from a honda factory parts website and it was still over $700. Even on rockauto they were always out of stock. Unfortunately for me i didnt feel like spending $700-$1.2k on a whole throttle body and now i loose power with the generic one.

[@trevortanner420]

my single aftermarket strut still hold my camrys hood up even after the crash...

[@TheKleeFamily98]

Depends on what car the aftermarket parts are for. Aftermarket MAFs for 350z are a REQUIRED upgrade for anything above 450ish horsepower

[@davidwood2387]

It looks like after market parts , are what the repair car insurance say that will do . I read it off the disclaimer on the t v .

[@95jonas95]

That E36 in the back 👀🥵

[@ThomasWBaldwin]

I have my OEM O2 Motorcraft sensor sitting in the trunk. The cheap one didn't work right.

[@РобертМонтгомери-ю9л]

You mean the cheaper aftermarket parts that came from the same company, manufactoring plant and line but just lack the cost increasing liecensed logo OEM name. Denso is the name of the manufacturer.

[@dshingle6]

Omix and Crown are suppose to be OEM. The lamps I bought from both were Chinese made and wired backwards!

[@jerodstanley3752]

Now someone tells me aftermarket airflow sensors are bad. Found that out the hard way!

[@richardhaag3959]

This is why Scotty buys brand name undershorts

[@josephandreuccetti3706]

Correct again, Scotty. Toyotas need oem only on electical parts. E-bay should be avoided.

[@ryanr4656]

I see a clean engine bay Scotty I'm impressed 😎

[@yosoymichaelmyers]

Facts any sensor, spark plug, coil. Go to the dealer. I got my suspension from ebay works great car feels like new now im going to buy the atp 209 reseal and spray that all over any plastic hoses and motor mounts, and the bushings, ect

[@Wogger1]

Totally 100% solid advice! Good job sir

[@richardwarrack871]

I have driven Toyota matrix and Pontiac vibes for the last 15 years. I enjoy the manuals and love to beat on them 1.8. Toyota is the best motor ever made!!!

[@tj3688]

The problem I've been finding lately is that parts I need are no longer manufactured, therefore I'm stuck getting after market parts. And these are Ford vehicles!

[@michaelchevreaux7780]

NEVER Buy Anything Electric Aftermarket.

[@flaman2011]

Ebay tps worked good for awhile but did eventually get a Dorman replacement

[@thomastoy2677]

What about catalytic converter? Aftermarket or OEM? OEM appear to have long lead times and higher prices. I'm considering getting an Aftermarket cat (walker or magnaflow) replacement and pairing it with OEM O2 sensors. Thoughts?

[@daewooparts]

Stick with OEM

[@davidwood2387]

After market parts may be used from some repair warranty insurance .

[@CrypticApathy]

Struts and stuff like that, you just go to a you pull it and get them yourself for $5. So many of those are cross platform.

[@TheAzmountaineer]

The best at the junkyard are going to be on a wrecked car and still look fairly new.

[@CrypticApathy]

@@TheAzmountaineer Pretty much, if you need back in parts, look for a head on wreck, if you need front in parts look for a rear in wreck. Side impact will vary. But either way you get what you need for cheap for the universal stuff.

[@TheAzmountaineer]

@@CrypticApathy Yep! I enjoy wandering through the yards, just looking around. I've found some excellent items at a great price by getting there at the right time.

[@tenhundredkills]

What are your thoughts on aftermarket oil filters? Is there really a difference between them and the OEM ones?

[@LUk3.M.]

Only difference might be superior quality ones on aftermarket. And something like that is made by a supplier that also produces name brands. For example: Honda OEM oil filters are made by Fram (or Filtech). Parts like that are almost always produced by a contracted company that is already selling its own products. Car manufacturers are not producing their own oil filters. That would be HIGHLY inefficient. Special logos and colors on the box & filter are the only things OEM oil filters give you benefit of.

[@neil1997]

Filters, batteries belts etc are all made by tier 1 suppliers: brakes are almost certainly bought in as a sub assembly. Never had issues buying things from the likes of mann/denso/Ate/Brembo/yuasa - who are all OEM suppliers

[@Czangrlli422]

Definitely no cheap Chinese parts

[@will_mcdermott]

Your porch looks good painted red

[@mythic0778]

I recently bought duralast coil packs but motor craft spark plugs for my Ford escape. Should I have bought motorcraft coils instead?

[@gmac2558]

You tell 'em, Scotty

[@jdc3636]

Not realizing the OEMs are also made in China 😂

[@EdwardHession-gc8df]

Scotty’s right. Many aftermarket parts are just as good as OEM , just as some are not. If you have found and stayed loyal to a mechanic who therefore cares about you and your money (because you support him) he is a lot more likely to guide you on parts choices. Meanwhile, don’t denigrate a

[@austinbarnhart5015]

I had the choice of spending 400 bucks for a ford starter and 90 bucks labor from a ford dealer or 300 on an aftermarket starter that the shop wouldn’t tell me anything about. The original starter lasted 15 years……

[@jdsaldivar5606]

82ND AIRBORNE You are a good man Sir...

[@beexiong2171]

I might have to finally disagree with Scotty lol some aftermarket parts does work with ur car just gotta find the right brand or part 🎉

[@lord_woodhaven6426]

Just replaced my wife's 5th door struts on her 06' Matrix. Good to know we're on the same page lol

[@Phoenix.Douglas]

Hey Scott is putting a Cone Air filter a good idea for my sedan to have a better air flow? It's an executive car not a racing car but I like how they look and feel like they work better...

[@christianewing1113]

Great advise! Thank you!

[@wc7484]

I've learned a long time ago that if it's not electronic related , then aftermarket parts won't hurt.

[@thicknmessy6204]

I like the super white brighter than the sun headlights to see people cry 😂😂😂😂

[@fefifofob]

Buy OEM when making a mistake is costly in labor, longevity or compatibility.

[@bradhart3787]

My rule of thumb is always buy the best electronic parts and chassis parts

[@jeremyjeremy8795]

Anything ignition, computer or emission related always and only go OEM

[@luvyatubers]

Saw this too late but the cheap maf sensor is fine

[@bearg4019]

Rockauto sells a lot of OE...DENZO MY sons car had a misfire...it's 2015...misfire was in cylinder 2. And it was a 4 cylinder we replaced everything..plugs npk...coils ..DENZO...that over a year ago..

[@marcpower4167]

So sounds like if it's a major part like a sensor or a hose get the OEM.

[@Rickinsf]

Toyota wanted $108 for a single hubcap...so my car now has no 'caps.

[@rokomarkovic4556]

Gotta love denso for some budget oe Toyota parts

[@LouisMonroig-gh4yy]

That black BMW

[@terryjohnson7961]

You said it.

[@Gambit4u2]

Agreed

[@marcosramos4596]

Very helpful video!

[@johneastman1905]

As soon as I see this man …. Instant flip to next !

[@nenezaze3252]

Can't agree more with Scotty, I being watching him for about a decate.. 😎👌

[@naser_si]

Hey scotty have you seen the video of the 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo having blinkers from a 2008 Ford Focus, and Lambo charging 250$ for them? meanwhile you can get them from ford for 2-5 bucks

[@cheorocha3116]

Most original equipment is also made in china

[@neil1997]

I apply the rule "will it get me stuck in the arse end of nowhere or break something expensive if it fails"...

[@jcbgzlz65]

You are the best, dont care what anyone says

[@freddieray6660]

Hi Mr. Kilmer, l have an 04 Toyota Matrix and the battery is dead. I can't get in the car to open the hood for a charger. What do you recommend sir???

[@robcaban6806]

Use the key to open the door.

[@adinbohn1205]

Waxing your car takes forever, but at least wax your headlights so they don’t turn yellow as fast

[@JOSEHAMful]

Nice pants Scotty. Is it toyota brand?

[@Dragracingshorts]

Amen brother

[@elyogito5621]

Can I still use aftermarket parts if the car is more than 20 years old?