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Old Aug 26, 2012 | 12:33 PM
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Cheapest place to buy O2 sensors for the Max?

What's the best place to get O2 sensors for the cheapest price?

Also, what's the signs of a bad starter? When I start my car I have to give it gas or else the car at times will shut back off? The battery light comes on when I start the car but the battery is less that 2 years old.

Also bank 1 sensor 2 is bad, it's something to do with the cat.... I assume.

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Old Aug 26, 2012 | 02:59 PM
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youre guess is as good as mine. but in the 5 mins i spent looking, the upstreams (ntk 24618) are 100 each on ebay, 110 each at local parts store, and 72 each(plus shipping) on rockauto
Old Aug 26, 2012 | 03:30 PM
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Yeah as the previous responder said Ebay is your cheapest bet, if you're looking for warranty you should spend the money and buy it locally so that if for any reson the sensor goes bad within the warranty time you can easily return it for and exchange without the stressful pay and we'll send you a new one and refund the money when we get the defective one after inspection email. Those are the worst because it kinda defeats the purpose of buying online when you have to pay shipping to return it.
Old Aug 26, 2012 | 09:52 PM
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Thanks, any idea where the bank 1 sensor 2 is at on our cars? My car struggles and I think this is it.
Old Aug 26, 2012 | 10:38 PM
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Have you searched RockAuto?
Old Aug 27, 2012 | 05:13 AM
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What's the best place to get O2 sensors for the cheapest price?

Also, what's the signs of a bad starter? When I start my car I have to give it gas or else the car at times will shut back off? The battery light comes on when I start the car but the battery is less that 2 years old.

Also bank 1 sensor 2 is bad, it's something to do with the cat.... I assume.
it sounds like a charging system problem. take the battery out and take it to a parts store and have them test it. i've seen batteries go bad right off the shelf. you could have a problem w/ your alt. as well. most parts stores will check it for free. a bad alt. can take out a battery no matter how new it is. i'd check both.
Old Aug 27, 2012 | 05:34 AM
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^...... Agree. I wouldn't say it's a defective battery nor would I say it's the starter. The issues you're experiencing isn't a starter issue. Your alternator probably needs replacing and if the alternator is going bad it would put more strain on your battery and starter which will make it go bad faster. Grounding can also be a factor but I'd go with the alternator first.

I have a digital battery guage battery terminal so I see exactly what the battery reads while the car is on and off. Mine reads 13.5 while running so I definitely need to change my alternator. It more affects me in the winter season
Old Aug 27, 2012 | 06:45 AM
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If you don;t mind a little extra work then look for

Bosch 15727

Bosch 15726

Got them on ebay for 30 bucks a piece.

Just cut your old harness and use the positaps to "splice"
Old Aug 28, 2012 | 07:48 AM
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I went to advance auto locally. They sell for about 100 each. Buy online and pickup in store, that way you can use the "VISA" coupon code which will save you 30. This is for the plug in Bosch replacement sensors. No splicing necessary, which can lead to issues.
Old Aug 29, 2012 | 05:30 PM
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Originally Posted by 01bluemax
it sounds like a charging system problem. take the battery out and take it to a parts store and have them test it. i've seen batteries go bad right off the shelf. you could have a problem w/ your alt. as well. most parts stores will check it for free. a bad alt. can take out a battery no matter how new it is. i'd check both.
atl is brand new, less than 2 months old... battery or st marter is the problem, battery light comes on while car is turning over so I guess battery is the issue.

Also the o2 was bad since I bought the car old owner never fixed it... I'm guess cat but my mechanic advised me to change all 4 of them in the front.
Old Aug 29, 2012 | 05:35 PM
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On rockauto, how do I find out nk 1 sensor 2 O2 sensor? Better call them in the morning.
Old Aug 31, 2012 | 09:52 AM
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What's the name of the item used to test the battery voltage? anyone has one for sale?
Old Sep 5, 2012 | 06:32 AM
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I went to Rock auto... Got all 4 for $245
Old Sep 5, 2012 | 03:54 PM
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Thanks, what's the signs of a bad starter?
Old Sep 5, 2012 | 06:39 PM
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One of my favorite websites is FrugalMechanic.com.
Old Sep 5, 2012 | 07:44 PM
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based of the symptoms...im starting to think you should replace/rerun your battery ground strap, tranny ground strap, and alternator ground strap.
Old Sep 6, 2012 | 08:16 PM
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This is kinda off guys but how do you know If you need to change your o2's?
Old Sep 6, 2012 | 08:58 PM
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Walker oxygen sensors are pretty good IMO.

I got 2 of them in my 4th gen.

Amazon Amazon
Old Sep 8, 2012 | 09:11 PM
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i got 3 of mine on ebay and i from amazon for around 250
Old Jun 22, 2013 | 07:10 AM
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What's the model numbers for all 4 O2 sensors?
Old Jun 22, 2013 | 07:18 PM
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Any reason not to use the universal bosch with the splicing ?
Old Jun 22, 2013 | 07:23 PM
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I would get the NTK's on Ebay but beware of knockoffs
Old Jun 23, 2013 | 10:04 PM
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Advanced auto parts online and find the 30 or 40% off coupon code. I ended up getting Bosch o2 sensors %40 off and free shipping
Old Jun 23, 2013 | 10:09 PM
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Bosch Part # 13968 Use 2 if these for both of your upstream sensors.. Bank 1 and 2
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/web...465%7CL3*16466
Old Jun 23, 2013 | 11:19 PM
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Originally Posted by knight_yyz
If you don;t mind a little extra work then look for

Bosch 15727

Bosch 15726

Got them on ebay for 30 bucks a piece.

Just cut your old harness and use the positaps to "splice"


Seriously? will the colors match up? i got 3 bad past 10k miles n don't wanna buy them but 30 each i will!
Old Jun 24, 2013 | 05:39 AM
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Originally Posted by MaxinO2
Bosch Part # 13968 Use 2 if these for both of your upstream sensors.. Bank 1 and 2
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/web...465%7CL3*16466
That is the wrong part number. The correct one is
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/web...16465|L3*16466
Old Jun 24, 2013 | 05:42 AM
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Seriously? will the colors match up? i got 3 bad past 10k miles n don't wanna buy them but 30 each i will!
Not sure where you found 30 on ebay. But found for 38 on ebay and amazon.

Also who makes the oem o2 sensors. Some cali spec cars have issues with aftermarket o2 sensors. Just something to keep in mind.

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