09/22/2026
Are OEM parts always the same as genuine parts? The manufacturer’s name on the box doesn’t tell the whole story.
In this video, we compare two Delphi ignition coils and explain how replacement coils kept bringing back the same fault code on one of our Mercedes loaners. Installing the genuine Mercedes coils resolved the issue.
OE means original equipment, while OEM means original equipment manufacturer. But buying a part from an original equipment supplier doesn’t automatically mean it’s identical to the genuine part. This is why we’re selective about the parts we install.