FYI: Oxygen Sensors (Bosch) for $77.99!
07-09-2002, 07:11 PM
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FYI: Oxygen Sensors (Bosch) for $77.99!
Just wanted to let you all know that I did a little shopping around for oxygen sensors - found them at AUTOZONE (www.autozone.com) for 77.99 each! The front manifold sensor and rear manifold sensors are the same price. I have a store near me, so I don't even have to pay shipping. To think that this same sensor is $178 at my Nissan dealer 
-Chad
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07-10-2002, 08:56 AM
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Re: FYI: Oxygen Sensors (Bosch) for $77.99!
Originally posted by maximachad
Just wanted to let you all know that I did a little shopping around for oxygen sensors - found them at AUTOZONE (www.autozone.com) for 77.99 each! The front manifold sensor and rear manifold sensors are the same price. I have a store near me, so I don't even have to pay shipping. To think that this same sensor is $178 at my Nissan dealer
-Chad
Just wanted to let you all know that I did a little shopping around for oxygen sensors - found them at AUTOZONE (www.autozone.com) for 77.99 each! The front manifold sensor and rear manifold sensors are the same price. I have a store near me, so I don't even have to pay shipping. To think that this same sensor is $178 at my Nissan dealer
-Chad
07-10-2002, 09:22 AM
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Originally posted by davey6693
Yes I'd heard that about the spark plugs, but Bosch are the OEM oxygen sensors I believe. Great price on those..
Yes I'd heard that about the spark plugs, but Bosch are the OEM oxygen sensors I believe. Great price on those..
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07-10-2002, 09:46 AM
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Bosch does not make titanium sensors which was in my max (rear O2).Look for NTK sensors they outperform Bosch.I bought bosch but it did not fit in as it was too big.Take your old O2 sensor and compare with the Bosch from autozone.
07-10-2002, 12:15 PM
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Re: FYI: Oxygen Sensors (Bosch) for $77.99!
Originally posted by maximachad
Just wanted to let you all know that I did a little shopping around for oxygen sensors - found them at AUTOZONE (www.autozone.com) for 77.99 each! The front manifold sensor and rear manifold sensors are the same price. I have a store near me, so I don't even have to pay shipping. To think that this same sensor is $178 at my Nissan dealer
-Chad
Just wanted to let you all know that I did a little shopping around for oxygen sensors - found them at AUTOZONE (www.autozone.com) for 77.99 each! The front manifold sensor and rear manifold sensors are the same price. I have a store near me, so I don't even have to pay shipping. To think that this same sensor is $178 at my Nissan dealer
-Chad
07-10-2002, 12:20 PM
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Originally posted by jayanth
Bosch does not make titanium sensors which was in my max (rear O2).Look for NTK sensors they outperform Bosch.I bought bosch but it did not fit in as it was too big.Take your old O2 sensor and compare with the Bosch from autozone.
Bosch does not make titanium sensors which was in my max (rear O2).Look for NTK sensors they outperform Bosch.I bought bosch but it did not fit in as it was too big.Take your old O2 sensor and compare with the Bosch from autozone.
07-10-2002, 12:48 PM
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Read this article on O2 sensors,
The titanium oxygen sensor is a whole different animal (it's often called "titania," but that's the name of the fairy queen in English folklore, not that of the metallic element). Nissan is the biggest user. In '93, for example, every model except the Maxima and the V6 pickup had titanium sensors. There's also a sprinkling of others on the road. AMC used it on Jeeps from '87 to '90, but when Chrysler bought that company, all engines were switched over to Mopar's own corporate system, which requires a zirconium sensor. Some Toyotas have had it, too, such as the '89 Corolla GTS.
Instead of generating voltage, its resistance changes dramatically when the oxygen content of the exhaust reflects stoichiometry, so it's used to modify a reference signal (typically one volt) from the computer in much the same way as a coolant temperature sensor. What happens is oxygen blocks the passage of electrons through the TiO2 element, and resistance rises sharply as the mix goes lean.
It's much less susceptible to lead poisoning than zirconium, but that's not a consideration anymore. On the other hand, it can't tolerate anti-freeze, and it needs to be kept at a very stable temperature in order to produce an accurate signal, so all specimens are electrically heated.
How can you tell whether or not the sensor you're looking at is titanium? In the case of Nissan, it'll have 12mm threads instead of the standard 18mm. Sometimes, its wire will be color-coded red. In every instance, there's no atmospheric vent.
The titanium oxygen sensor is a whole different animal (it's often called "titania," but that's the name of the fairy queen in English folklore, not that of the metallic element). Nissan is the biggest user. In '93, for example, every model except the Maxima and the V6 pickup had titanium sensors. There's also a sprinkling of others on the road. AMC used it on Jeeps from '87 to '90, but when Chrysler bought that company, all engines were switched over to Mopar's own corporate system, which requires a zirconium sensor. Some Toyotas have had it, too, such as the '89 Corolla GTS.
Instead of generating voltage, its resistance changes dramatically when the oxygen content of the exhaust reflects stoichiometry, so it's used to modify a reference signal (typically one volt) from the computer in much the same way as a coolant temperature sensor. What happens is oxygen blocks the passage of electrons through the TiO2 element, and resistance rises sharply as the mix goes lean.
It's much less susceptible to lead poisoning than zirconium, but that's not a consideration anymore. On the other hand, it can't tolerate anti-freeze, and it needs to be kept at a very stable temperature in order to produce an accurate signal, so all specimens are electrically heated.
How can you tell whether or not the sensor you're looking at is titanium? In the case of Nissan, it'll have 12mm threads instead of the standard 18mm. Sometimes, its wire will be color-coded red. In every instance, there's no atmospheric vent.
07-10-2002, 04:27 PM
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Re: Re: FYI: Oxygen Sensors (Bosch) for $77.99!
Originally posted by SillePimp
OE replacement for the bank sensors can be bought at www.buyoxygensensors.com.
OE replacement for the bank sensors can be bought at www.buyoxygensensors.com.
07-11-2002, 12:48 PM
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Re: Re: Re: FYI: Oxygen Sensors (Bosch) for $77.99!
Originally posted by Ramius83
So are these the right sensors that I would need to buy?????
So are these the right sensors that I would need to buy?????
07-12-2002, 06:36 AM
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3 sensors
i went to the dealership becuz my check light came on. they told me that both sensors were out; the front and rear. Then in the next sentence, they told me $500 to change both. The bad thing about it is, if i had $500, i would've gotten it done. Good thing i didn't have $500, becuz i called autozone and they told me about the $77 sensors. i bought both and a maxima manual. The only problem i ran into is that the manual showed a picture of two sensors, one on the manifold(front) and one on the cat. conveter - which i thought was the rear sensor. So i pulled at the sensor on the converter to get it out and come to find out it was different from the one i bought at autozone. After calling autozone, they told me the sensors were for the manifold and not cat. converter. They didn't have the any knowledge of the car having a cat. converter sensor. Long story short, i had to buy the cat. converter sensor from somewhere else but i did all three on my own for less than $250.00.
07-12-2002, 11:37 AM
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Re: 3 sensors
Originally posted by Chillin
i went to the dealership becuz my check light came on. they told me that both sensors were out; the front and rear. Then in the next sentence, they told me $500 to change both. The bad thing about it is, if i had $500, i would've gotten it done. Good thing i didn't have $500, becuz i called autozone and they told me about the $77 sensors. i bought both and a maxima manual. The only problem i ran into is that the manual showed a picture of two sensors, one on the manifold(front) and one on the cat. conveter - which i thought was the rear sensor. So i pulled at the sensor on the converter to get it out and come to find out it was different from the one i bought at autozone. After calling autozone, they told me the sensors were for the manifold and not cat. converter. They didn't have the any knowledge of the car having a cat. converter sensor. Long story short, i had to buy the cat. converter sensor from somewhere else but i did all three on my own for less than $250.00.
i went to the dealership becuz my check light came on. they told me that both sensors were out; the front and rear. Then in the next sentence, they told me $500 to change both. The bad thing about it is, if i had $500, i would've gotten it done. Good thing i didn't have $500, becuz i called autozone and they told me about the $77 sensors. i bought both and a maxima manual. The only problem i ran into is that the manual showed a picture of two sensors, one on the manifold(front) and one on the cat. conveter - which i thought was the rear sensor. So i pulled at the sensor on the converter to get it out and come to find out it was different from the one i bought at autozone. After calling autozone, they told me the sensors were for the manifold and not cat. converter. They didn't have the any knowledge of the car having a cat. converter sensor. Long story short, i had to buy the cat. converter sensor from somewhere else but i did all three on my own for less than $250.00.
I am dealing with a similar problem.. does anybody know which sensor is bank one sensor one?? Is it in the y-pipe? There is two in the Y of a 96 SE and one in the cat...which one should I change?? Please advise any pics or links are always more than appriciated!!!
07-12-2002, 01:01 PM
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Re: Re: 3 sensors
Originally posted by JustMaxin96
I am dealing with a similar problem.. does anybody know which sensor is bank one sensor one?? Is it in the y-pipe? There is two in the Y of a 96 SE and one in the cat...which one should I change?? Please advise any pics or links are always more than appriciated!!!
I am dealing with a similar problem.. does anybody know which sensor is bank one sensor one?? Is it in the y-pipe? There is two in the Y of a 96 SE and one in the cat...which one should I change?? Please advise any pics or links are always more than appriciated!!!
i'd call nissan to confirm. (of course, even if there was a recall, they will tell you there wasn't)
07-12-2002, 01:28 PM
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Originally posted by Max_Gator
If I recall correctly there was a recall relating to the 02 sensors on the 96.
i'd call nissan to confirm. (of course, even if there was a recall, they will tell you there wasn't)
If I recall correctly there was a recall relating to the 02 sensors on the 96.
i'd call nissan to confirm. (of course, even if there was a recall, they will tell you there wasn't)
Thanks a lot
07-12-2002, 01:30 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Re: 3 sensors
Originally posted by JustMaxin96
Is that a fact? Does anybody have any proof of this? I just bought an O2 sensor and I would love to get my money back. Does anyone know which O2 sensor is bank 1 sensor 1? on a 96.
Thanks a lot
Is that a fact? Does anybody have any proof of this? I just bought an O2 sensor and I would love to get my money back. Does anyone know which O2 sensor is bank 1 sensor 1? on a 96.
Thanks a lot
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