Re: O2 sensors

[Todd Young <tyoung@wamnet.com>]

Dave Conner wrote:

> John,
> I think it's an established fact that all these Bosch O2 sensors are
> basically the same.  The only real difference is 1 wire vs 3 wire...3 wire
> is heated.  The reason different sensors are spec'd for different cars is
> because the car's wiring connectors are different.  The universal sensor
> requires you to cut off the connectors from the old sensor and splice into
> the new one.  What Chris is suggesting is you can get an even better price
> by using a Ford sensor, cutting off the ford connectors, and then splicing
> it in.

 Just my $.02.
I have to agree with Dave on this one, I've worked in the automotive industry
and I've read about the make-up of O2 sensors. They are all made the same,
and serve the same function. Comparing an O2 sensor to a spark plug is like
comparing apples to softballs, there isn't any comparison.

Everyone will have their own opinion on this matter, some will buy ONLY the
VAG part and pay the extra money, justified in their eyes. Others will buy
the Ford spec'd part and save a few dollars, also justified in their eyes. As
long as the vehicle conforms to emissions specs and it doesn't affect
drivability/longivity [which it won't], we'll all be happy.

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