what does OEM mean??

[pilipala]

what does OEM on vw parts, and what are the benifits or the disadvantages of of it?? :shock:

 

[Nick-Rackham]

Original Equipment Manufacturer

 

[pilipala]

original makes, when they where made for them, when the vans where brand new?

 

[StuF]

Yep all the above is true although don't get confused with OEM and OG

OEM can mean pattern part made from original equipment manufactured moulds/presses/specs

Whereas OG means original period parts

OG = Best

I bought OEM parts for my old Golf GTI and lots of them were poor quality although made from original manufacture specification

 

[Fortunate Son]

Yes, eg hella for light lenses, SWF for wiper arms and blades, Witte for locks and keys etc etc

 

[pilipala]

thank you