Author Topic: Oxygen Sensor (Read 4014 times)

Bunta · « **on:** June 12, 2007, 05:35:39 PM »

What sensor are you guys using?
Im looking at these...
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/raframecatalog.php
The first and forth one.
My main question is whats the difference between the 2. The fourth one looks identical to the one I took out. But its almost twice as much.
Thanks in advance.

Hunter

D. Clay · « **Reply #1 on:** June 12, 2007, 09:36:47 PM »

Number 1 is the same part number as shown in realoem - 11781727451

Alpine003 · « **Reply #2 on:** June 12, 2007, 11:54:31 PM »

You're basically paying for the OEM connector on some of these.

If you're not super anal, you can always get a Bosch 4 wire universal for under $40 and splice in your existing connector.

I've done this on my last 3 cars without any difference.

n2motorsports · « **Reply #3 on:** June 13, 2007, 01:55:17 AM »

Quote from: Alpine003;27645

You're basically paying for the OEM connector on some of these.

If you're not super anal, you can always get a Bosch 4 wire universal for under $40 and splice in your existing connector.

I've done this on my last 3 cars without any difference.

here's some more incentive to go w/ bosch. $10 prepaid gas card.

http://jobs.boschusa.com/AutoParts/Promotions/GasCard/

Bunta · « **Reply #4 on:** June 13, 2007, 05:52:47 PM »

Quote from: Alpine003;27645

You're basically paying for the OEM connector on some of these.

If you're not super anal, you can always get a Bosch 4 wire universal for under $40 and splice in your existing connector.

I've done this on my last 3 cars without any difference.

Where would one go about getting these sub $40 universal O2s.

Hunter

Tor Arne Kaasen · « **Reply #5 on:** June 14, 2007, 04:23:20 AM »

go for the org ome o2. Did try to fitt a universal on a e46 320. it went to hell. to low voltage error code. maby the e30 issint so picy but my newer car was.

Wise Old Dog · « **Reply #6 on:** June 14, 2007, 06:44:00 AM »

I bought my universal O2 sensor from an ebay vendor for 25$. Easy to splice, and works just fine.

ak96ss · « **Reply #7 on:** June 14, 2007, 06:50:15 AM »

Quote from: n2motorsports;27650

here's some more incentive to go w/ bosch. $10 prepaid gas card.

http://jobs.boschusa.com/AutoParts/Promotions/GasCard/

You did see the promotion dates on that, right?

doucy2 · « **Reply #8 on:** June 14, 2007, 08:31:26 AM »

damn i paid out the ass for a new OE bosch $108 and that fucker died on me, so i have another one on order. So I guess my rant is even if you go with the big money like I thought you may not get a perfect working part. rrr

Alpine003 · « **Reply #9 on:** June 14, 2007, 05:47:06 PM »

Also remember that installation is important. Some people use graphite based lubes that aren't O2 sensor friendly which could lead to some premature deaths or proper running operation.