Beware of fake Toyota genuine OEM parts on internet

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by Frankusa94, Mar 3, 2025 at 1:29 AM.

  1. Frankusa94

    Frankusa94 Junior Member

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    I purchased some apparently fake oem parts recently on internet… caused all kinds of elusive issues on my Prius… upstream o2 sensor.
    See YouTube video

     
    #1 Frankusa94, Mar 3, 2025 at 1:29 AM
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    Denso has a few videos on how to tell fakes.
     
    #2 Tombukt2, Mar 3, 2025 at 7:16 AM
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    Trouble is the counterfeiters watch the videos too. It's an arms race.
     
    #3 ChapmanF, Mar 3, 2025 at 9:28 AM
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    The internet is a big place. Give us names.
     
    #4 Hayslayer, Mar 3, 2025 at 10:43 AM
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