Hey fellas;

How reliable are the autozone/advancedautoparts/napa/oreiles autparts sensors? I need to replace the upstream on my '06 HHR.

Regards,
Rotor

 

I moved this into it's own thread since it made no sense as originally posted.


I would suggest getting a NGK/NTK brand sensor, not a generic or Bosch. If that is the question.

Why do you need to replace the upstream sensor?

 

Need to replace due to P0135 circuit bank1 sensor 1. Already checked the fuse. Thank you for brand info, as it was my question.

Edit: those are are the more expensive ones hehe, well, guess you get what you pay for, any other input from the group?

Regards,
Rotor

 

The cheapo ones and Bosch will not register correctly with the ECM and you will have MIL lights for the same issue as now!

 

Thank you.

 

It's worthwhile checking the connection at the sensor to make sure it is clean and making a good contact before replacing the sensor. I've had one that I almost replaced years back - but found the connection needed a good cleaning - and am still using the original sensor. Might save you some $'s.

 

BTW if went to dealership to buy an OEM it would be NGK/NTK.

 

Thank you guys, will check connector. Will reply back when I get to it.

 

Hi all.

I went with the Denso brand sold at Adv APs. It was 30.00 cheaper than NGK and worked like a champ.

 

The thing with O2's is, one day they work, and then they don't. Just be careful and not let the tip touch anything during install. First upstream O2 I replaced I went with NKG, it's lasted a whopping 13 months. I elected to go cheaper the last time and so far so good.

The DENSO I replaced in the downstream one is still going strong.

What really sucks is, I only replaced the first time becaue I was in there replacing the cat and did it as preventative maintenance......