O2 sensors replaced: It's a puppy again!

[Dan Z. Johnson]

I have run this O2 sensor (Bosch 13913) for two years now, and I can not imagine
that I have damaged my car in any way. The performance is excellent.
If you feel more secure spending the extra money for the Audi component, then
that is why they make them.
Dan

John Larson wrote:

> My Bosch tech rep, a guy I've dealt with for 29 years, a former Bosch
> instructor and a career Bosch guy, begs to differ with you.  We've had this
> conversation on the list before, and I KNOW there are diehards on the list
> who disagree with this, and whom I'll never convince.  It's OK with me, but
> IMO you're making statements that are supported by anecdotal information,
> not scientific research.  John
>  ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Frederick Smith" <smitty at pcrealm.net>
> To: "John Larson" <j.d.larson at verizon.net>
> Cc: "Audifans" <quattro at audifans.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, July 03, 2002 12:52 PM
> Subject: Re: O2 sensors replaced: It's a puppy again!
>
> > Actually it's not a myth. The difference is the type of connector or the
> > length of the wire. The threads are the same, the composition is the same,
> > the voltage range is the same for single and three wire sensors of this
> era.
> > Later types from various marques are different. Some with 5 wires etc.
> >
> > My customers are happy as well, particularly when they save $50.00 with
> > no performance difference. Happy customers are a good thing.(MS) 8-)
> >
> > John Larson wrote:
> > >
> > > Funny, I just opened my new catalogue of universal O2 sensors and no
> such
> > > listing exists for Audis of any year or model.  The myth persists that
> > > there's no difference between the various multi-wire sensors Bosch
> produces.
> > > The one you list, 13913, fits various Ford products, not Audis.  I'll
> stick
> > > to the prescribed units, as will my happy customers.  John
> >