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Which to Buy? Original OEM or Aftermarket? Bonus: Buying Tip on Mercado Livre

2021-05-12 · 10:05 · 1,455 views

Video by Paulo — Paulo's Garage.

🔊 Original Workshop Audio in Portuguese
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All torque specifications, tools, replaced parts, and step-by-step procedures are fully translated in the technical table below.

Compares genuine OEM and aftermarket parts using real examples from the Gol and Brasília to discuss when it is worth paying more. Also shows how to search for genuine parts on Volkswagen's official store on Mercado Livre and other reliable sources

Video chapters

  • 0:00 Introduction
  • 1:30 Factory original parts
  • 3:26 Parts with short lifespans
  • 5:48 Original parts
  • 8:10 Final thoughts

Parts mentioned / replaced