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Originally Posted by edco
Hi
Yeah the OE vs OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) confused me a little.
I'm assuming (dangerous) that OEM part comes in a BMW BOX OR BAG with a BMW part number.
OE (Original Equipment) is made by the same vendor as OEM so same build quality but no BMW pn affixed. Frequently I have found this in water pumps. All come off the same assembly line One becomes BMW, one becomes VDO
Am I close?
Didn't see anything in your signature
Thanks
ed
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lol
my bad, forgot this is xoutpost!
your defintion is EXACTLY opposite.
https://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/member.php?u=159669
Finally, there are relatively few parts where the OE/OEM distinction is utterly without merit. Where buying a BMW part or a ZF part is a waste of money. The trans pan and filter is one- it is literally ONLY the logo you are buying- it isnt like there is a different QA process or other hidden issue. Likewise with fluid. In fact, I think BWM sells the ZF6 fluid in a ZF bottle, just doubles the price.
Spark plugs are another- BMW gets NGK to put BMW on the box, price triples.
Unlike brake parts; suspension components, alternators, pumps....for many of those the OEM/OE differences become much murkier.
GL!