Replacing one (well, 2 if you replace both sensors) $75-$100 part on an annual
basis (or more) seems to be a bit excessive. I've never heard anything
anywhere about O2 sensors being replaced at less than 50K intervals.
Stlaurent Mr Steven wrote:
> Yow! The problem comes from when you apply "The PEDAL TO THE METAL OR
> MASHING OF FOOT." Hehehehehehe Sorry!
>
> I usually replace the 02 Sensor every 10-15K based on the aftermarket
> additives and so on. Usually, the sensor will last at least 15K or longer
> with normal driving habits.
>
> Spark Plug wires are replaced every 20-30K if you do a lot of street racing
> and using high output ignition systems.
>
> Yes I know. The factory manual says it differently.
>
> Whenever you are replacing timing parts, go with the better brand name and
> not the cheap items. A good example is the tin metal used in distributor
> caps that will easily burn out with HO coils. Go with brass units.
>
> --------------------------------------
> Steven St.Laurent
> C4i System Engineer
> C4i Engineering Branch, PSD, MCTSSA
> MARCORSYSCOM, U.S. Marine Corps
> Office (760) 725-2506 (DSN Prefix: 365)
> "Never be content with somebody else definition
> of you. Instead, define yourself by your own beliefs,
> your own truths, your own understanding of who
> you are. Never be content until you are happy with
> the unique person GOD has created you to be."
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: dametalr [mailto:dametalr@pacbell.net]
> Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2002 5:00 PM
> To: Dakota Mailing List
> Subject: DML: So... How long do O2 sensors live??
>
> The title pretty much says it all.
> My 99CC 318 seems to have been gradually losing it's fuel efficiency over
> the last 5k or so. I remember talk on the list some time ago that o2
> sensors gradually lose their reaction speed over time and are best replaced
> at 60k or so. Yes/No?? My Dak has 51k miles now.
> The mileage loss is despite plugs. cap, rotor, plugwires, TB cleaning etc.
> Any ideas other than the o2 sensor why my mileage is goin south??
>
> Thanks
> Ken
-- -andy andylevy@yahoo.com Maintainer, DML FAQ - http://www.dakota-truck.net/faq/ http://home.twcny.rr.com/andylevy/dakota/ '99 CC 4x4 318 auto
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