OEM vs. Aftermarket Diesel Engine Gaskets: How to Choose

Products 2021.09.23
OEM gaskets and aftermarket gaskets, how to choose?

You will need to replace engine parts or gaskets usually at some point in a vehicle’s life. Whatever its transportation on-road or off-road, the most common situation is engine oil leaks, it would cause serious damage to your engine even your vehicle. There are two options: OEM gasket and aftermarket gasket. Here we go over some of the key differences to help your decision-making.

OEM gaskets and aftermarket gaskets, how to choose?

5 Mainly Differences Between OEM Gaskets and Aftermarket Gaskets

Manufacturer

  • OEM gaskets are undoubtedly produced by the engine manufacturer.
  • Aftermarket gaskets are produced by third-party manufacturers.

Price

  • OEM gaskets are priced higher than aftermarket gaskets. However, aftermarket gaskets can offer good sealing performance at a lower price than OEM gaskets.

Quality

  • OEM gaskets have the same quality as the original gaskets because they are made by the same manufacturer with the same materials and specifications.
  • Aftermarket gaskets are made of different grade materials depending on their manufacturer and price. We recommend choosing high-quality replacement gaskets instead of cheaper ones because inferior materials can cause sealing failure, which can lead to engine damage and failure.

Fit / Performance

  • OEM gaskets are manufactured by the original engine brand, so they fit the engine perfectly.
  • Aftermarket gaskets are made according to the original specifications and high-quality replacement gaskets are very similar to OEM gaskets, so they tend to fit the engine well. Additionally, their performance might be equal to or better than OEM gaskets.

Variety

  • OEM gaskets are easy to choose from as you just need to know your engine brand and which gasket you need to replace.
  • Aftermarket gaskets offer more variety as there are different brands available, including replacements for gaskets that are not provided by OEM. However, it’s important to choose carefully.

How to Choose the Right Diesel Engine Gasket Manufacturer?

Choosing a gasket manufacturer is as important as choosing a qualified gasket. It could be a long-term investment for your business that requires you to consider many factors. Not only product price but also you want to build a partnership and co-creation with a professional manufacturer that has integrity, customer trust, innovation and provide high-quality of their materials. According to our service experience, we arranged 3 key points to help you for choosing the right gasket manufacturer.

1. Aiming At Continuous Technological Innovation and Improvement

Running a business definitely expects to be sustainable development and can withstand any changes in the world. We found co-creating with partners is a great way to make progress. Meanwhile, such manufacturers will also attach great importance to the growth of manufacturing technology.

Co-creation is a form of collaborative innovation and development of new value: experiences and products are shared and improved together.

2. Choose A Manufacturer Conform with International Standard

An Organization has to be dedicated to enhancing customer satisfaction and organizational efficiency for earning the certification of ISO 9001:2015. As such, the main mission is to make sure there’s nothing sloppy in any aspect of the organization operating system.

ISO 9001:2015 is an international standard for Quality Management Systems (QMS).

3. Willing devnstrate Their Confidence in Their Parts And Gaskets

High-quality products can benefit your business continuously by cultivating a brand reputation and customer loyalty. Therefore, a good manufacturer will allow you to require part or gasket examples before your bulk purchase so that you can test the product performance.

If your business requires high-quality diesel engine gaskets and engine-related devices parts. MJ Gasket can satisfy your requirement. We have more than 40 years of manufacturing experience. Committing to high-standard manufacturing technology and custom technology.

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We also attach great importance to the eco-friendly of our earth. We supply gaskets for devices that are used to cleaning and reusing the air from the engine, such as crankcase breather gasket, exhaust gas recirculation(EGR) gasket, diesel particulate filter(DPF) gaskets.

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Most importantly, MJ Gasket has trained a professional and reliable team to understand customer needs and solve their problems.

If you are looking for the ideal manufacturer. We dare say we absolutely are! Feel free to contact us to receive a free quote.

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