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Headknocker - 23 Feb 2006 08:25 GMT

Is NGK the manufacturer of Honda's OEM O2 sensors? I see NGK's and Denso's
online and I assume that both brands would work fine. Any real world
experience with either of them? I would prefer to stay away from Bosch.

Thanks!

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Elle - 23 Feb 2006 15:35 GMT

I know Denso (formerly "Nippon Denso") makes the OEM O2
sensor for my 91 Civic and many other Honda models. I also
see Walker mentioned a lot at
https://www.automedicsupply.com/ as an "OE" sensor. Dunno
about NGKs. Bosch is definitely aftermarket and from my
recollection of anecdotal reports on the net, not worth the
gamble.

I replaced my 91 Civic's O2 sensor pre-emptively in 2004,
using a Denso sensor from the site above, after confirming
the old one was a Denso (the "ND" logo was stamped on it).
The site above has the best prices for Densos I found
anywhere, by far.

Can you remove your car's sensor and look at it for logos?

> Is NGK the manufacturer of Honda's OEM O2 sensors? I see NGK's and Denso's
> online and I assume that both brands would work fine. Any real world
> experience with either of them? I would prefer to stay away from Bosch.

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Headknocker - 23 Feb 2006 16:36 GMT

Thanks for the quick reply. Also, thanks for the link to the website...I
bookmarked it :)

I have a '98 CRV (w/132,000 miles) and I haven't had to replace the O2
sensors yet. I still need to buy the removal tool so hopefully I won't have
too much trouble removing them(after I buy the tool) so I can check the OEM
manufacturer.

I've heard conflicting opinions about Bosch and I'm not willing to chance it.
I'm very familiar with Denso and NGK since I've been a loyal Honda owner
since the early 80's. NGK has always had a strong reputation from everything
that I've ever read so I would expect their sensors to work fine.

Thanks again!

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Michael Pardee - 24 Feb 2006 01:21 GMT

>I know Denso (formerly "Nippon Denso") makes the OEM O2
> sensor for my 91 Civic and many other Honda models. I also
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> recollection of anecdotal reports on the net, not worth the
> gamble.

So sad - when I was a kid, Bosch had a reputation for making quality
instruments... like Hewlett Packard :-(

Mike

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'Curly Q. Links' - 24 Feb 2006 04:08 GMT

> "Elle" <honda.lioness@earthlink.net> wrote in message
><SNIP>

Bosch is definitely aftermarket and from my

> > recollection of anecdotal reports on the net, not worth the
> > gamble.
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>
> Mike

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If Volkswagen could get rid of Bosch components in their cars, maybe
Consumers Reports would be able to stop giving them the BIG THUMBS DOWN
for the last eight years (or more). REPEAT OFFENDERS in the 'Used cars
To Avoid' category. Makes me smile :-)

'Curly'

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TeGGeR® - 24 Feb 2006 11:16 GMT

> Is NGK the manufacturer of Honda's OEM O2 sensors?

Denso, as far as I know. Mine is a Denso, with the logo "ND" on the
ceramic.

> I see NGK's and
> Denso's online and I assume that both brands would work fine.

Ought to, but make certain you get the type specifically for your engine.
Response characteristics need to be correct for your ECM/ECU.

> Any real
> world experience with either of them?

OEM is always the safest and longest-lived.

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