O2 Sensors

[bayanrabbani]

I got a check engine light on and my inspection failed because of them. Firestone wanted to charge me $500 for both + plus labor, and they don't even know if it's both, so they were gonna tack on an extra $100 diagnostic to find out. Bunch of theves.

I'm in the Houston area (near the Galleria), anyone know of any good, reputable mechanics that'll do the work for a reasonable price? Otherwise, I'd try it myself, but I probably couldn't do it alone.

 

[ogsp5]

Try Pepboys they carry both o2 sensors. See what they charge for installation. You can also order from Walker. They make OEM sensors for great prices. Then get a tech to change both.

 

[FWD FTL]

Sounds about like the same bulls*** mazda fed me..

 

[bayanrabbani]

I just went to Autozone and the code read. They said it's the Bank 1 Sensor 1. Is that upstream or downstream? Is it worth it to replace both?

Price: $109.99 FML.

 

[hornsfan10609]

It's the first one and that is the important one because it determines your A/F ratio. I just replaced mine and i got the universal one at autozone for $60. If you can do simple wiring with no soldering you can change the O2 sensor, it's simple. Plus you can rent the sockets for the sensor at autozone for free.

 

[bayanrabbani]

Hrmm... the universal one works on the p5? Also, it's the upstream one, right?

 

[thecrash91]

yeah i got the universal but its already shot after about 7k miles. i wouldnt trust it too much

 

[kudakev615]

yeah, please spend the extra $$ and get an OE replacement o2 sensor. i work at the said shop that is a "bunch of theves(sic)" and see these universals go bad all the time. but on a side note, our shops are just like restaurants....you can buy a steak at walmart for 5 bucks and cook it yourself. or you can go to outback and pay 30 bucks for that same steak. we are just providing a service for people who would rather take the easy way out.(hi)

 

[hornsfan10609]

Hrmm... the universal one works on the p5? Also, it's the upstream one, right?

It's bosch and it works for any 4 wire heated 02 sensor.

 

[bayanrabbani]

Is it the one before or after the cat?

 

[kudakev615]

bank 1 is located in the exhaust manifold. so its the one you can see when you pop the hood.

 

[bayanrabbani]

Sorry I'm completely worthless when it comes to this stuff haha. That's... before or after the cat?

 

[kudakev615]

Before.....says the thief

 

[microman777]

yeah, please spend the extra $$ and get an OE replacement o2 sensor. i work at the said shop that is a "bunch of theves(sic)" and see these universals go bad all the time. but on a side note, our shops are just like restaurants....you can buy a steak at walmart for 5 bucks and cook it yourself. or you can go to outback and pay 30 bucks for that same steak. we are just providing a service for people who would rather take the easy way out.(hi)

The OEM O2 sensors cost around $100 bucks each at the dealer. They are really easy to take out, and should not take more than 15 minutes to do so. Its a SHAME that they charge $300 for 15 minutes of work! THIEVES!!!!!

 

[kudakev615]

im not going to argue about this topic. if you want feel free to pm any other comments.

 

[MaxPower]

There's a difference between charging someone fairly for your labor/experience and ripping them off because they don't know any better. $600 for changing the two O2 sensors is simply usurious.

 

[ogsp5]

Buy the OEM. I had the Bosch universal and it screwd up my AFR. I then bought a OEM unit and the car runs great. Spend the extra bucks !!!

 

[slavrenz]

There's a difference between charging someone fairly for your labor/experience and ripping them off because they don't know any better. $600 for changing the two O2 sensors is simply usurious.

+1. Any way you spin this, it is overcharging for a job that anyone with a socket wrench could do in under an hour.

 

[bayanrabbani]

My question is still out there... is it upstream or downstream?

 

[flash75]

My question is still out there... is it upstream or downstream?

Kudakev615 answered your question. Read his posts again.

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