Re: Only Genuine Hyundai Parts??
 

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On 6 Apr 2006 15:41:01 -0700, FullCircleEquine@gmail.com wrote:

>I have been battling with the oxygen sensors on our 99 Accent for over
>a year now. Replaced one, was told other needed replacement. Replaced
>that and was told first one was fried. Was driving me nuts since gas
>milage was getting worse as was pick up.
>So after 4 trips to the mechanic I was told by the "new" mechanic(not
>my choice of people to have working on my vehicle) that the problem is
>that Hyundai's need GENUINE Hyundai parts for repair and one can not
>use generic parts like oxygen sensors for both bank 1 and bank 2.
>
>If this is the case then WHY do they sell these parts for use in
>Hyundai's? Or is my gut feeling right on this and the slug is scamming
>me and my family?


"GENUINE Hyundai parts" is nonsense, Given that, not all aftermarket parts
are created equal and sometimes aftermarket parts use a generalized design
to cover more applications and may not hit the mark for specific ones.

I had the same issue with a VW O2 sensor, my independent had bad
experiences with some after market brands. Not all.

gerry

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