OEM vs Aftermarket

I need to replace the radiator and condenser.

For these particular parts is aftermarket from reputable retailers, e.g. Autozone, the same quality as OEM?

 

Eh, I put Toyota parts on my truck exclusively. I feel better about them than auto zone or napa. Really up to you and your budget. It’s probably fine.

 

You’ll probably get arguments for either side but I too would only consider OEM if budget allows.

 

With a little digging you can find oem part suppliers and part numbers and buy retail without the dealer markup.

 

If feel fine going aftermarket on those parts. If we were talking the compressor or water pump, I’d go OEM.

But the radiator and condenser, aftermarket is fine for me.

 

Thanks everyone!

 

Personally I'd go OEM with the radiator

 

If it helps, for the condenser, there is an OEM Toyota part and there is a Denso part. According to Amd on YouTube ("The Care Care nut" channel) they are the exact same part (both made by Denso) with the Denso part being considerably less money. Shop around and find the Denso condenser if you can. I can't verify if the OEM radiator is also produced by Denso, but it seems likely. If not, I would replace it with the OEM Toyota radiator. There are other Denso parts all over the the Tacoma, and if one died on my truck, it would replace it with the OEM or equivalent Denso part.