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universal O2 sensors any good? 700

posted by  jadnhm on  Wed Jun 20 08:40 CST 2007
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Hello guys,

Any advice on the O2 sensor situation out there?

Do the 'universal' (cheap) kind perform as well as the 'direct-fit' (at least twice as expensive) ones?

Are the Bosch universals better than the regular/national/parts dealer brands?








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universal O2 sensors any good? 700

posted by  Chris Mullet on  Wed Jun 20 10:08 CST 2007
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Caution - If you have a Regina fuel system on that 740, the cheap universal sensors won't work. You would have to use the titania type of sensor.








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universal O2 sensors any good? 700

posted by  jadnhm on  Thu Jun 21 01:15 CST 2007
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thanks for the "head's up" but I do have the bosch system.








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universal O2 sensors any good? 700

posted by  tvpierce on  Fri Jun 22 23:32 CST 2007
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Since you have the Bosch system, do as McDuck said. Except try sourcing a Bosch sensor for a V8 Mustang. I believe it will be under $40 -- the sensor for the Escort will likely be a little more than that -- maybe $50+.

I've been running Bosch/Mustang sensors on both my '93 945T, and my '92 Mercedes 190E for 3 years, and they work flawlessly. I get higher than advertised milage out of both cars.
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universal O2 sensors any good? 700

posted by  mcduck on  Wed Jun 20 08:54 CST 2007
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Actually, the Bosch sensor for a '90 Escort is cheaper than the universal, and works just fine with some splices.








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universal O2 sensors any good? 700

posted by  someone claiming to be nate on  Wed Jun 20 08:53 CST 2007 [RELATED]

No problems so far using the Bosch universal 3 wire O2 sensor. The only difference seems to be that you have to reuse the connector.







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