Long time lurker, first time poster. I checked the FAQ here and for the 4th gen Max.


Dumb question, but I'm always nervous getting under my car. Where are the best spots to place jack stands?

I'm going under to change the O2 sensors, should be fun.

1998 I30t
auto (sadly)
no mods
115,000 miles

Thanks
Raj

 

How much did you pay for your 02 Sensors and how many did you get?

 

I place mine right under where the control arm bolts to. I also leave the jack in place for extra security.

 

i prefer ramps i thik they are more safe and they are easier, and my ramps just fit, so its all kool, if ur car is lowered ramps wont fit

 

Didn't get the sensors yet- I'm going to Pepboys and Autozone to check the prices there.

If they're a lot more expensive than I can get online, I'll just order online and wait a week.

There's a good online store linked somewhere in the 4th gen Max forum that sells the sensors for $60 each, I think.

-Raj

 

I'm doing this on the street, so I think I'll try the ramps. I wasnt sure if there'd be enough
clearance, but I haven't lowered the car, so sounds like I should be fine.

Thanks for the info, though, Mike. Once I get a driveway I can work in I'll know where to put the stands.

-Raj

 

Upstream at Pepboys, OEM, $89.00. Universal (bosch) is $59.00. You've got to crimp the wires with the universal. It comes with a little kit, so its not so bad. Downstream are the same prices. I bought the universal downstream, and since Pepboys (of course) didnt have them, the upstreams from online.

Check the 4th Gen boards, that link and good advice for chaging the sensors is posted there somewhere.

-Raj

 

u will have more that enough room with ramps, the measurements may not seem that big but trust me u will have enough room to work

 

I would jack it up where the control arm bolts to also. I got new factory o2 sensors from everythingnissan.com. They were only $100 a piece and come with all new wiring and connectors. I also use ramps any time I need to lift the car, but do not need to remove the tires.

 

I got my oxygen sensors from www.oxygensensors.com.

Don't get the universal ones, just get the OEM replacements.