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Technical => Engine Tech => Topic started by: thunderjet302 on July 04, 2008, 12:50:50 PM

Title: O2 sensors?
Post by: thunderjet302 on July 04, 2008, 12:50:50 PM
So this maybe (is :hick: :mullet: ) a dumb question but here we go. My 88 T-bird has the factory, 129,000 mile, 20 year old oxygen sensors on it. It's one of those things I forgot to change when I swapped in the HO and I just keep forgetting to get around to. Soooo how much is this costing me performance/gas mileage wise? I'm guessing I should probably change them :dunce:

When I run codes I get no lean or rich codes so I guess they are still working ok.......
Title: O2 sensors?
Post by: superpinto on July 04, 2008, 05:11:09 PM
the o2s sensors that oriellys and autozone kept telling me were the write ones are wrong so watch out. i would suggest taking your 02s up there with ya.
Title: O2 sensors?
Post by: TurboCoupe50 on July 07, 2008, 06:06:57 PM
Performance wise ain't costing you anything... O2 sensors are ignored by the EEC at WOT...

As far as part throttle yes it's possible new sensors could give a bit better mileage and drivability, then maybe not...
Title: O2 sensors?
Post by: thunderjet302 on July 08, 2008, 09:57:01 AM
Then I'll just replace them when ever I get the chance. ;)
Title: O2 sensors?
Post by: irv on July 08, 2008, 11:52:00 AM
get ford or bosch. i think thats who made alot of the
ford ones.they also come w/long harnesses for the
header h pipe--irv
Title: O2 sensors?
Post by: dudeman351 on July 08, 2008, 12:04:44 PM
i picked up 4 mpg when i changed mine