OEM?

[Patty Burwell]

Hi ,
I'm relatively new to this group. What exactly is OEM? Thank You

 

[Subie25l]

Original Equipment Manufacturer

Really, in the context of this group, it is anything Subaru put in as
standard in their cars.

 

[Mike]

Or optional... a factory (installed) option is considered OEM...

 

[Y2KRedMustang]

What's OT: I see it sometimes in this and other news groups.

Thanks.

 

[Nige]

What's OT: I see it sometimes in this and other news groups.

Off Topic

 

[y_p_w]

Original Equipment Manufacturer

Really, in the context of this group, it is anything Subaru put in as
standard in their cars.

Or that the manufacturer sells and/or specifies (by brand name and
part number) as a suitable replacement part. For example Subarus
assembled in Japan typically come with Japanese made oil filters.
The typical Subaru branded replacement oil filter (for the non-turbo
models) sold by US dealers is made in the US, but is considered
functionally equivalent to the part from the factory.

An "OEM" part specified by brand and part # would be a spark plug.
What you'll find at the dealer parts dept is exactly the same NGK
plug that is sold at Pep Boys or other auto parts stores. The
owner's manual specifically which brand/part # is recommended.

 

[Y2KRedMustang]

Thank You.

Off Topic

 

[John O]

Original Equipment Manufacturer

Really, in the context of this group, it is anything Subaru put in as
standard in their cars.

As in, you can use a Fram oil filter, or an OEM filter which says Subaru on
the side.

Somehow, some weird way, a trailer hitch tongue for a Forester ended up in
our office. I'm amazed that Subaru makes one of these, and has their name
stamped on it, and amazed that anyone would pay the OEM price for one of
these stupid things. Anybody want it? Postage is probably more than its
value; the damn thing weighs about eight pounds.

-John O

 

[Patty Burwell]

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Thank You, I had an idea it was something like that.
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