Spent $80 on a 'universal' EGR delete kit that didn't fit a single truck in the shop.

The listing swore it worked on Duramax, Powerstroke, and Cummins from 2001 to 2015. The hardware was cheap, the instructions were useless, and I wasted three hours trying to make it work on an '06 5.9L before giving up. Ended up ordering the proper, model-specific kit anyway. What's the most obvious scam part you've bought online?

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jenkins.alice18h ago

Universal parts listings are such a trap, especially for anything engine related. Bought a "fits all" cabin air filter that was just a piece of foam in a plastic frame, didn't seal at all. Those listings count on you not wanting to deal with a return over twenty bucks. What did the seller say when you contacted them?

hugoharris15h ago

My uncle runs a small repair shop in Toledo. He told me last month he spends more time sending back universal parts than installing them. He said the listings use vague terms like "fits most models" because they know the exact fitment data would prove they are wrong. It is a huge waste of time for everyone. The sellers usually just refund you and tell you to keep the junk part because return shipping costs them more. It makes finding the right part number yourself before shopping so important.