Are OEM Engine Mounts Better Than Aftermarket?
You've decided your Honda needs new engine mounts after seeing the signs they are going bad. So the next question is, should you replace them with OEM or aftermarket engine mounts
Aftermarket parts are always an option. They are usually cheaper and may work okay, but there are a number of benefits OEM parts provide that you don't get with aftermarket parts. In the long run, OEM parts are a better value and a more cost-effective solution for maintaining your Honda. Plus there is something reassuring in knowing that you got the exact right part for your specific car. Looking at engine mounts, there are significant benefits OEM parts provide which we will cover here.
OEM Engine Mounts Are Built With High-Quality Materials
Honda OEM engine mounts are built to higher standards using higher quality materials than most aftermarket parts. This is because Honda makes some of the highest quality vehicles on the planet and needs parts that meet their standards.
Aftermarket brands generally use cheaper materials to provide parts that cost less than the OEM equivalents. In the case of your engine mounts, you may be able to pay less for aftermarket engine mounts but they may not last as long as the Honda OEM engine mounts because they were built with cheaper materials.
OEM Parts Are Built To OE Specs
OEM Honda engine mounts are built to the company's exact specifications. That means the parts are machined to high tolerances ensuring an exact fit for your Honda. Aftermarket parts don't have to meet those same standards so some companies cut corners to keep their costs down. This means the aftermarket engine mounts may not fit exactly - they might not fit squarely against the frame or the bolt holes might not quite line up perfectly. As a result, the aftermarket engine mount won't perform as well as the Honda OEM engine mount and may wear out faster. And, an aftermarket mount may be more difficult to install.
OEM Parts Are Application-Specific Parts
If you need an engine mount for a Honda Accord or a Honda Pilot, the OEM part will be manufactured specifically for that Honda model. If you need bolts, bushings, or other parts to install those engine mounts, they will be manufactured specifically to work with that Honda engine mount. With aftermarket companies, you don't know if the engine mount was manufactured specifically for the year, make, and model of your Honda or if the engine mount is a generic version, made to fit several different vehicles.
OEM Parts Are Cheaper In The Long Run
If cost is an important factor in repairing your Honda, then it's important to look at the total cost of the repair. The aftermarket engine mount may be cheaper to buy but may require more time and labor to install, eating up any cost savings. It also may not last as long as the OEM engine mount, meaning you have to buy a new engine mount sooner than if you bought the OEM version. And on top of that, you're spending more time repairing it or paying a mechanic to do the work.
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