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Old Oct 30, 2003 | 08:45 AM
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Default O2 sensors, what should I buy?

I just bought my car and i am going to do a tune up. i just bought some taylor wires and ngk plugs. i am wondering what are the best O2 sensors for our cars.
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Old Oct 30, 2003 | 09:49 AM
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AC Delco, and no other. Part numbers are in Techinfo for each year. www.gmpoartsdirect.com is the source.
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Old Oct 30, 2003 | 10:05 AM
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thanks, that is what i was thinking but wasnt sure.
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Old Oct 30, 2003 | 03:18 PM
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I wonder if NGK'* o2 sensor is as good as Ac Delco'*?
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Old Oct 30, 2003 | 03:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Roadrash187
I wonder if NGK'* o2 sensor is as good as Ac Delco'*?
I think they are the same right??
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Old Oct 30, 2003 | 03:26 PM
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Its said that NGK is a part of Ac Delco. Im just wondering if there is a price difference at all.
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Old Oct 30, 2003 | 07:09 PM
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As far as I know, the only GM (AC Delco) and NGK link is a contract for spark plugs. NGK OEM'* the GM plugs.

I'm not aware of any other association between them including O2 sensors.
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Old Oct 31, 2003 | 12:32 AM
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um i tossed a bosch in my setup.. do i get a slap on the wrist now? its been about a year and no E013 errorcode and my milage is still cool.
did I just get lucky or sumtin'?
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Old Oct 31, 2003 | 12:34 AM
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I'm not sure.......I know the Series 1 and 2 don't like the Bosch. What'* your highway mileage if you keep your foot out of it?
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Old Oct 31, 2003 | 12:52 AM
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ehh the readout tells me around 21.5 to 27 so 23 24 ish? it gets what its sappose to is all im sayin. at least 18 city 27 highway
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