Generic O2 sensors? Which kind? Where from?

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Martin Joseph - 13 Feb 2006 19:47 GMT

Hi Again,

Now that the volvo(1999 S70 2.4 No turbo) is telling me that bank 1
sensor 2 needs to be replaced, I wonder what you all know about generic
replacement 4 wire O2 sensors?

Any advice on buying these bad boys? Does anyone here have
recommendations along those lines?

I prefer Denso, as that seems to be factory original and also I hate Bosch ;~)

I any one has a source that is know to be good, or a part number for
this item I would be grateful.

Thanks,
Marty

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Tim (remove obvious) - 14 Feb 2006 10:35 GMT

> Hi Again,
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> I prefer Denso, as that seems to be factory original and also I hate Bosch ;~)

Over here, we have alot more problems with Denso reliability than we do
Bosch; who are regarded as about number 1 when it comes to quality.

I would not fit a 'generic' o2 sensor or cat. They are false economy and
usually generate more problems than they solve.

Tim..

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Martin Joseph - 15 Feb 2006 05:15 GMT

On 2006-02-14 02:35:48 -0800, "Tim \(remove obvious\)"
<the.NOfarmSPAM@NObtinternetSPAM.com> said:

>> Hi Again,
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> I would not fit a 'generic' o2 sensor or cat. They are false economy and
> usually generate more problems than they solve.

The Factory original "volvo" part was made by Denso.

It worked for 72K miles.

That's good enough for me.

I have ordered a Denso "universal" and will let you know how it goes.

I am hoping your "false economy" theory proves wrong.

I drive a mercedes. Screw Bosch! :~)

Marty

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Tim.. - 15 Feb 2006 09:42 GMT

> On 2006-02-14 02:35:48 -0800, "Tim \(remove obvious\)"
> <the.NOfarmSPAM@NObtinternetSPAM.com> said:
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> I drive a mercedes. Screw Bosch! :~)

97 S70, 80k miles, Bosch o2 sensor, still original. Previous 92 850 with a
bosch sensor- 120k and still fine.

We are seeing alot of French cars with Denso ignition packs and map sensors
failing at a very early age (2-3 yrs) here.

Tim..

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James Sweet - 16 Feb 2006 04:19 GMT

> 97 S70, 80k miles, Bosch o2 sensor, still original. Previous 92 850 with a
> bosch sensor- 120k and still fine.
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> Tim..

My mom's 86 245 still has the original Bosch O2 sensor at nearly 250K
miles, I know that because I remember when that car was bought new. I've
thought it must be about shot, but the car is getting nearly 30 mpg highway.

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Martin Joseph - 16 Feb 2006 06:29 GMT

>> 97 S70, 80k miles, Bosch o2 sensor, still original. Previous 92 850 with a
>> bosch sensor- 120k and still fine.
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> I've thought it must be about shot, but the car is getting nearly 30
> mpg highway.

That's great! If you guys think Bosch is so great more power to you.

Any oxygen sensor can be taken out by a shot, even when it's brand new.

I am guessing if your mom drove like my wife you would have bought
some Oxygen Sensors by now ;~)

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