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      09-05-2023, 06:38 PM   #8
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They are (the terms refer to) the same thing indeed. And yes, regarding the ambiguity, it's a no brainer: if you have money, go for the "genuine OEM" parts which are claimed to meet higher quality/special requirements (unless you really know that's bullshit: say, you make both OEM and aftermarket versions of a part ) and if you have not that much, save and comfort yourself it's just the branding, if you like .
It's licensing, plain and simple.
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