recently i bought an NGK ( NTK ) oxygen sensor for my max, and it feels like it using more gas than it should, i know that doesnt sound scientific , but i am used to my car and it seems like the fuel gauge is moving faster nowadays.



The part number from the sensor is 24619, and i was reading that the better sensor to use is Bosch, but i thought Japanese cars hated bosch products?


I will get a Bosch sensor if it calls for it but i dont want to change it out if i will get the same result

 

OEM is made by Bosch.

 

SOme people say out cars dont like Bosch spark plugs, I tend to disagree considering I used to run them. They make good stuff but most o2's are essentially the same the only difference is the ease of installation. I usually go middle of the road on rockauto.com

 

gah!

gotta get a Bosch sensor then

 

I got a Bosch OE fit o2 sensor at Advance Auto for $90 and the dealer quoted me like $230 or something crazy like that. Works fine but it wasnt a 'perfect' fit and needed to be pushed pretty hard to fully seat in the receptacle.

 

Try Rockauto.com they have oem stuff for our car there. Denso, Bosch, whatever you need. got my o2 sensors for like $70 bucks

 

How easy is it to swap out the O2 sensors on my own? What special equipment do I need if any?

 

That is misinformation.

 

That is almost a complete lack of information. Care to elaborate?

 

Usually OEM would be Denso or NTK. But if you bought a Bosch from a store, there is a good chance that the actual sensor would be made by Denso but in a Bosch box. Look at the country of origin. If it is made in Japan, then most likely it would be a Denso under Bosch name.