How dire is replacing the O2 sensor? (please read)
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ON AMAZON W/ PRIME SHIPPING, NO LESS. WOW. I thought I looked as thoroughly as I could but you've absolutely bested me! $46 after tax, will be here Monday. I'll still take it to them for the actual labor, I'm not good enough to do it myself, nor do I have the tools. But thanks!
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Edit to that: of COURSE it's supposed to rain for three straight days here. I'll ask the shop tomorrow if they'll do it, and if so I'll take the opportunity.
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Awesome! There are huge savings in doing it yourself. There are probably youtube videos on how to do this if your friend wanted to review for what tools he will need. The 2.2 should be the same order of operations. It looks like all the work can be done from the top.
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Yeah I saw the videos! They don't look too bad. But of course.... It's going to be raining every day between now and when I leave for Maryland.
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I guess I would be wasting ink saying that AC Delco rebrands O2 sensors.
And that the heater on the sensor only works until the exhaust temp gets up to operating temp. It is there to force the sensor to work while the it warms up. It will have negligible affect on MPG or operation on the highway, Bambi will hate you.
And that the heater on the sensor only works until the exhaust temp gets up to operating temp. It is there to force the sensor to work while the it warms up. It will have negligible affect on MPG or operation on the highway, Bambi will hate you.
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I guess I would be wasting ink saying that AC Delco rebrands O2 sensors.
And that the heater on the sensor only works until the exhaust temp gets up to operating temp. It is there to force the sensor to work while the it warms up. It will have negligible affect on MPG or operation on the highway, Bambi will hate you.
And that the heater on the sensor only works until the exhaust temp gets up to operating temp. It is there to force the sensor to work while the it warms up. It will have negligible affect on MPG or operation on the highway, Bambi will hate you.
Yes, yes you would. Have no fear though. The servers can handle it!
Correct on the heater. However, with these small engines, he may be drifting in and out of open/closed loop as the sensor need 600-660F to send a signal. At a steady 55mph or in town, the car may never see those temps if so only briefly.
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