# OEM vs Aftermarket Parts for Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** ninety-eight, oldsmobile\ **Created:** [March 24, 2018, 8:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oem-vs-aftermarket-parts-for-oldsmobile-ninety-eight/114322 "2018-03-24T08:36:01Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Michael59](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/5e9695/32.png) [@Michael59](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Michael59)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2018, 8:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oem-vs-aftermarket-parts-for-oldsmobile-ninety-eight/114322/1 "2018-03-24T08:36:01Z")
I m going to replace the Ignition Control Module on my 1996 Olds 98 Regency. The car, after running and driving a while, will not start again until it cools off. The dealer let it slip that the ICM can cause this. My question is this: should I spend the $250 for AC DLECO or for this part, can I spend literally half that on an aftermarket ICM and get just as good of a product? I had a Honda that would only run right the i used OEM parts on it and I grew very tired of having to shell out that kind of money. Thank you ---
**Author:** ![TwinTurbo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/8baadc/32.png) [@TwinTurbo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TwinTurbo)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2018, 2:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oem-vs-aftermarket-parts-for-oldsmobile-ninety-eight/114322/2 "2018-03-24T14:01:29Z")
I would not buy the cheapest part. You could save a few bucks buying the Delphi version (121.89) as opposed to the OEM ACDelco (158.79) at rockauto. ---
**Author:** ![Michael59](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/5e9695/32.png) [@Michael59](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Michael59)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2018, 1:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oem-vs-aftermarket-parts-for-oldsmobile-ninety-eight/114322/3 "2018-03-27T01:48:09Z")
thank you so much. I couldn’t find the OEM part under $240. The Delphi you suggested is perfect, I hope. LOL