06-24-2007, 03:29 PM
Going to cross-post this from the IS300 forums to get your guys' advice as well.
I've done a ton of 90K service searches here because I'm looking to save some cash on my upcoming one. I haven't seen anything on this subject, so I figured I'd start up a new thread about it.
What are all of your thoughts on the brands of parts to use on your 90k service? I normally prefer OEM for maintenance items, but I know there are a lot of other companies that make solid parts for less. I've got a list of parts and some pricing on OEM maintenance stuff and I've been doing some research on AAP's website for similar parts. Why AAP? I have access to a commercial account set up for parts so I'll get some uber discounts.
Just as an example (non-discounted website prices):
OEM 2JZGE Timing Belt Tensioner - $78.82
Dayco 2JZGE Timing Belt Tensioner - $48.48
OEM 2JZGE Timing Belt - $33.00
Goodyear 2JZGE Timing Belt - $17.99
Any recommended aftermarket companies for parts like these? Should I take the hit and go OEM? I'm trying to find out if I can get OEM parts through AAP... if so I'll probably go that route.
How about you MMer's? What say you? In particular I've heard that some cars are only happy with certain types of fluids (ie tranny), but coolant and such should be fine with the generic stuff.
I've done a ton of 90K service searches here because I'm looking to save some cash on my upcoming one. I haven't seen anything on this subject, so I figured I'd start up a new thread about it.
What are all of your thoughts on the brands of parts to use on your 90k service? I normally prefer OEM for maintenance items, but I know there are a lot of other companies that make solid parts for less. I've got a list of parts and some pricing on OEM maintenance stuff and I've been doing some research on AAP's website for similar parts. Why AAP? I have access to a commercial account set up for parts so I'll get some uber discounts.
Just as an example (non-discounted website prices):
OEM 2JZGE Timing Belt Tensioner - $78.82
Dayco 2JZGE Timing Belt Tensioner - $48.48
OEM 2JZGE Timing Belt - $33.00
Goodyear 2JZGE Timing Belt - $17.99
Any recommended aftermarket companies for parts like these? Should I take the hit and go OEM? I'm trying to find out if I can get OEM parts through AAP... if so I'll probably go that route.
How about you MMer's? What say you? In particular I've heard that some cars are only happy with certain types of fluids (ie tranny), but coolant and such should be fine with the generic stuff.
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Past: 2016 GMC Canyon All Terrain Crew Cab / 2010 Jaguar XFR / 2012 Acura RDX AWD Tech / 2008 Cadillac CTS / 2007 Acura TL-S / 1966 5.0 HO Mustang Coupe
2001 Lexus IS300 / 2004 2.8L big turbo WRX STI / 2004 Subaru WRX / A couple of old trucks
2017 Mazda CX-5 GT AWD Premium
Past: 2016 GMC Canyon All Terrain Crew Cab / 2010 Jaguar XFR / 2012 Acura RDX AWD Tech / 2008 Cadillac CTS / 2007 Acura TL-S / 1966 5.0 HO Mustang Coupe
2001 Lexus IS300 / 2004 2.8L big turbo WRX STI / 2004 Subaru WRX / A couple of old trucks