 Radiator hoses - OEM vs Aftermarket |
 Mar 5, 2009 - 4:49 PM
|
 
|
|
Enthusiast  Joined May 2, '06 From Nevada Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
Aftermarket (Autozone, Pep Boys, etc) hoses are twice cheaper than OEM (Toyota dealer) . Are they so much worse?
I am not talking about obvious worse fit, but mostly about quality (longevity) of the rubber. Anyone with significant use of aftermarket hoses (both mileage wise and time wise) can please express their opinion? Thanks! |
 |
Replies
(1 - 8)
|
Mar 5, 2009 - 8:39 PM
|
|
 Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '08 From JB MDL, NJ Currently Offline Reputation: 30 (100%) |
QUOTE (valerit1 @ Mar 5, 2009 - 5:49 PM)  Aftermarket (Autozone, Pep Boys, etc) hoses are twice cheaper than OEM (Toyota dealer) . Are they so much worse? I am not talking about obvious worse fit, but mostly about quality (longevity) of the rubber. Anyone with significant use of aftermarket hoses (both mileage wise and time wise) can please express their opinion? Thanks! I just put on some gates hoses, they are a little long (which is better than short), and seem pretty durable. |
|
Mar 5, 2009 - 11:44 PM
|
|
 Enthusiast Joined Mar 22, '07 From Houston, TX Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
I think OEM are the best in most situations. i mean look at your stock hoses.. they've lasted... 14 years? mine are still the stock hoses and look perfect to me. I have a 94 so almost 15 years old. thats a lot for rubber in these extremes. I'd stick w/ OEM parts no matter what. Its always worth the price to replace once and not have to worry about it again.
-------------------- QUOTE "And, as always, your friendship, help, and dedication to the advancement of Texas Celica dominance is GREATLY appreciated. Thanks bro." -DEATH 1994 GT: V6 swap, 5speed E53 W/ LSD, All Power, now RED 1995 ST: SOLD @273k miles, Auto, all power, CarPC, White 1994 ST: Totaled, 5spd, all power, Red RIP 07/09/09 @ 241,810 1994 Lexus LS400: This is my new DD |
|
Mar 6, 2009 - 12:25 AM
|
|
|
Enthusiast Joined May 2, '06 From Nevada Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE (stephen_lee @ Mar 5, 2009 - 11:44 PM) I think OEM are the best in most situations. i mean look at your stock hoses.. they've lasted... 14 years? mine are still the stock hoses and look perfect to me. I have a 94 so almost 15 years old. thats a lot for rubber in these extremes. I'd stick w/ OEM parts no matter what. Its always worth the price to replace once and not have to worry about it again. You wouldn't advise to get an OEM radiator, would you? |
|
Mar 6, 2009 - 12:50 AM
|
|
|
Enthusiast Joined Mar 22, '07 From Houston, TX Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
i said most cases
 I'd go koyo for a rad though. NGK or Denso Plugs/wires -------------------- QUOTE "And, as always, your friendship, help, and dedication to the advancement of Texas Celica dominance is GREATLY appreciated. Thanks bro." -DEATH 1994 GT: V6 swap, 5speed E53 W/ LSD, All Power, now RED 1995 ST: SOLD @273k miles, Auto, all power, CarPC, White 1994 ST: Totaled, 5spd, all power, Red RIP 07/09/09 @ 241,810 1994 Lexus LS400: This is my new DD |
|
Mar 9, 2009 - 10:42 PM
|
|
 Enthusiast Joined Apr 18, '05 From Lincoln, Ar Currently Offline Reputation: 7 (100%) |
Hmm $50 vs $15 its your call
|
|
Mar 10, 2009 - 4:45 AM
|
|
 Enthusiast Joined May 10, '07 From Lubbock, Texas Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
QUOTE (stephen_lee @ Mar 6, 2009 - 5:50 AM) i said most cases I'd go koyo for a rad though. NGK or Denso Plugs/wires wheres a good site to get thoes radiators --------------------  feedback feedback If I buy or sale please leave me feedback...thanks cheap, quick, reliable, pick two I treat my 6gc better then my own woman |
|
Mar 10, 2009 - 2:56 PM
|
|
|
Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '08 From JB MDL, NJ Currently Offline Reputation: 30 (100%) |
Depends on what kinda rad you want. If you wanted an OEM type one, you can get those from most auto stores (picked up an SPI from autozone), or you can get them off ebay, thats where I got my koyo.
|
|
Mar 10, 2009 - 11:24 PM
|
|
|
Enthusiast Joined May 10, '07 From Lubbock, Texas Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
koyo off ebay thx cool
-------------------- feedback feedback If I buy or sale please leave me feedback...thanks cheap, quick, reliable, pick two I treat my 6gc better then my own woman |
 |
1 User(s) are reading this topic (1 Guests and 0 Anonymous Users)
0 Members:
| Lo-Fi Version | Time is now: August 19th, 2025 - 11:49 PM |