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Jun 12, 2004 | 06:24 AM

rrigaux

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Define: OEM

Hi there. I'm on here all the time and am a self-professed "Lurker". My question is, in reading the forums, what does OEM mean? From what I gather, it means "from the factory", or "stock", but what do the initials O.E.M stand for?

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Ryan
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Jun 12, 2004 | 06:27 AM

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Original Equipment Manufacture. I believe

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Jun 12, 2004 | 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by nabarbieri

Original Equipment Manufacture. I believe

Nik

as Nabarbieri said. Original Equipment Manufacturer. This refers to the company that supplies the part for production or aftermarket through the vehicle manufacturer.

Jun 12, 2004 | 06:48 AM

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Makes perfect sense. Thanks for the quick reply!

Jun 13, 2004 | 11:06 PM

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Some additional subtleties:
OEM : Original Equipment Manufacturer
OEM: Original Engine Manufacturer
OVM: Original Vehicle Manufacturer

When talking automobiles the OEM refers to both the car manufacturer and its suppliers (American Axle comes to mind), when talking trucks and machinery the OEM tag applies to the engine manufacturer and the OVM to the vehicle manufacturer. Paccar, builder of Peterbilt trucks would be an OVM using engines supplied by OEM's such as CAT, Cummins, et. al......