o2 sensor?

[racingbp]

Im in need of a new one and rock auto has one for $25 but my buddy says bosch is the way to go and theres is $113, wasnt really planning on spending that much on a o2 sensor but is that the way to go, or is a o2 sensor an o2 sensor, thanks

[Mazda_Powered]

Are you in need of a single wire o2 sensor?

edit: what application btw? year, model, engine please.

[Mikey27]

Im in need of a new one and rock auto has one for $25 but my buddy says bosch is the way to go and theres is $113, wasnt really planning on spending that much on a o2 sensor but is that the way to go, or is a o2 sensor an o2 sensor, thanks

I have found Bosch o2 sensors to prematurely fail vs other brands. That was with single wire non heated. I don't know how their heated sensors fair. Buy the $25 sensor (unless its some complete crap sensor). Its not worth spending over $100, worst case you replace the $25 sensor with a new one in a couple years and still save yourself $63. My .02¢

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[Mazda_Powered]

I would never recommend buying the "cheaper" o2 sensor personally. Denso and NTK sensors are inexpensive, and work great.

[racingbp]

its going on my racecar, 1996 escort gt and it didnt even have one when i got it so i need to put one on, and Im kinda leaning towards the denso

[Mazda_Powered]

if it's a true 96, you'll have a 4 wire o2 sensor. Please check or you're possible ordering the wrong part that won't work.

[racingbp]

if it's a true 96, you'll have a 4 wire o2 sensor. Please check or you're possible ordering the wrong part that won't work.

Alright ill check to see if it is for sure a 96 and ill post a link of one ill get to make sure it's the right one

[Mazda_Powered]

sounds good!

[racingbp]

i cant even find where the o2 is i think they cut it from the harness so im gonna have to track down the wiring to it...

[Mazda_Powered]

The plug is usually around the thermostat wiring if that helps

[racingbp]

Yes that did help, the guy who previously had the car mustve cut the wire and it was wrapped it a ton of electrical tape, but i found it and took the plug in off an extra wiring harness i had laying around so now im good, thanks for the the help

[Mazda_Powered]

np man, did it turn out to be a 1 wire o2 sensor?

[racingbp]

np man, did it turn out to be a 1 wire o2 sensor?

Yes it turned out to be a one wire but the car is a 96. So somewhere along the lines someone must've changed the wiring harness.