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Had to choose between a cheap aftermarket radiator or a pricier OEM one for a 2015 Civic last week.
Went with the aftermarket part to save the customer $200, but it started weeping at the upper hose neck after just 3 days, so what's your go-to brand for reliable cooling system parts?
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lisar1421d ago
Yeah, that "weeping after 3 days" thing is exactly why I changed my tune. I used to go for the cheap option too, but now I just bite the bullet and get the OEM for stuff like that.
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andrew_kelly21d ago
Man I was the same way for years, always trying to save a buck on parts like that. After getting burned a few times on cheap radiators and water pumps, I just can't do it anymore. The hassle of doing the job twice eats up any savings and then some. Now I only use OEM for the main cooling system stuff, it's just not worth the headache.
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