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Engine radiator MISHIMOTO or OEM Toyota
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I got a Mishimoto with zero issues and fitment was spot on
Pros: zero issues, spot on
And don't put the oem radiator in (it sucks). A mishimoto is 2/3 the price, will last longer (it's not made of plastic at the top -- that's why the oem ones fail) and it will actually keep your engine a little cooler.
Pros: lasts longer, keeps cooler
Cons: oem ones fail
Vehicle:
Subaru Impreza
If u get a mishimoto it won't break again
Pros: durable radiator
I like my Mishimoto one. But I have an Auto, and the only one they had for the Baja didn't have the cooler built in, so I had to run an external trans cooler. But it all went easy, even with that. Electric fans and catch tank bolted right up no problem
Pros: easy installation
Cons: external trans cooler needed
Vehicle:
Subaru
Exact thing happened to me last year. Replaced with a Mishimoto
Vehicle:
Honda S2000
The crap-tastic mishimoto MMRAD-E36-92 that I use these days do come with a lifetime warranty and I send them photos of the leak and they just send me a replacement in a week or so. I have purchased 6 of them and replaced 2 under warranty. The "Z3" raditator won't fit as its too thick, but the Z3 IS and e36 so its confusing.
Pros: lifetime warranty, easy replacement
Cons: crap-tastic, pinhole leaks, poor welds, Z3 fitment issues
Vehicle:
BMW
Part number: MMRAD-E36-92
They're fine. They're one step above oem imo
Pros: one step above OEM
Vehicle:
Mazda
My mishimoto radiator sprung a leak after 1.5 years in my F150. So good luck.
Cons: sprung a leak
Vehicle:
Ford
I got done years ago for a polished aluminium radiator in a 1985 4th gen Celica.
Vehicle:
Toyota Celica
Get a csf or koyorad. Mishimoto isn’t that great
Cons: not that great
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Which engine radiator to choose — MISHIMOTO or OEM Toyota?
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We compare engine radiator across these categories:
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Which engine radiator are better — OEM Toyota or MISHIMOTO?
In March 2026 on PartReview, engine radiator MISHIMOTO were overall better than OEM Toyota.
- MISHIMOTO received a PR Score of 65 out of 100, and OEM Toyota scored 64 points.
- MISHIMOTO ranked 5 in the overall ranking, and OEM Toyota ranked 8.
- The average rating is higher for MISHIMOTO (3.5) than for OEM Toyota (3.4).
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Engine radiator MISHIMOTO have better feature ratings than OEM Toyota:
- Leaks - owners believe, that this property for MISHIMOTO is better than OEM Toyota.
- Overheating - drivers claim, that this property for MISHIMOTO is outperforms OEM Toyota.
- Sweet smell - reviews suggest, that this property for MISHIMOTO is preferred to OEM Toyota.
Which engine radiator are more popular — MISHIMOTO or OEM Toyota?
In March 2026 on PartReview, engine radiator MISHIMOTO were overall more popular than OEM Toyota.
By vote balance, engine radiator MISHIMOTO surpassed OEM Toyota:
- For MISHIMOTO, the ratio of positive (195) to negative (105) votes is 90 votes.
- For OEM Toyota, the ratio of positive (20) to negative (11) votes is 9 votes.
By number of reviews, engine radiator MISHIMOTO surpassed OEM Toyota:
- For engine radiator MISHIMOTO there are 95 reviews: 55 positive, 15 neutral, 25 negative.
- For engine radiator OEM Toyota there are 10 reviews: 6 positive, 1 neutral, 3 negative.
Which engine radiator do car owners prefer — MISHIMOTO or OEM Toyota?
In March 2026, according to PartReview, engine radiator MISHIMOTO and OEM Toyota have not taken top places in car-specific ratings. You can help by adding your review about these manufacturers.
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