Bosch better than NGK?
Bosch better than NGK?
Maybe I'm missing something but I was looking up a new O2 sensor for my 95 240 and autozone.com sells a Bosch O2 sensor for 80 bucks while ngk.com sells an NGK O2 sensor for 20? I thought NGK's would be better for imports and such. if the ngk is 1/4 the price of the bosch, should i pick one up? is it better?
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encasemyheart
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The price difference could be due to the fact that the Bosch is a plug and play while the NGK you have to do your own wiring. i.e. cutting and tapping/soldering the wires together.
I know that accounts for a price difference in alot of O2 sensors.
IMHO an O2 sensor is an O2 sensor, I would go with the cheaper one. As far as spark plugs, I use only NGK.
I know that accounts for a price difference in alot of O2 sensors.
IMHO an O2 sensor is an O2 sensor, I would go with the cheaper one. As far as spark plugs, I use only NGK.
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Nismo_Freak
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First, make sure you have the right NGK sensor!
The price difference is between the heated and non heated 02 sensors.
If the car is a 96+ then you need to spend the cash to get the 3 wire heated 02 sensor.
The three wires are designated for the heating element, signal, and ground.
If the car is a 89-95 then you can use the single wire 02 which is considerably cheaper.
The difference you are seeing is a Bosch 3 Wire OEM Universal kit vs. a single wire NGK.
The price difference is between the heated and non heated 02 sensors.
If the car is a 96+ then you need to spend the cash to get the 3 wire heated 02 sensor.
The three wires are designated for the heating element, signal, and ground.
If the car is a 89-95 then you can use the single wire 02 which is considerably cheaper.
The difference you are seeing is a Bosch 3 Wire OEM Universal kit vs. a single wire NGK.
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240aboveall
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NGK spark plugs Vs. all other
Why is NGK spark plugs better? Do you notice better performance?
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Nismo_Freak
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cool, i got my new O2 sensor, says NTK on the side, i guess NGK and NGK are the same thing.
for 20 bucks, it comes with the wire and a little rubber protector on the end so no soldering.
so yeah, for the price of a Bosch O2 sensor, you can get an NGK/NTK O2 sensor plus 4 iridium NGK spark plugs, not that you need them but nothing's too good for your baby
now i'm trying to figure out how to torque the thing with the long wire on the end of it. . .
for 20 bucks, it comes with the wire and a little rubber protector on the end so no soldering.
so yeah, for the price of a Bosch O2 sensor, you can get an NGK/NTK O2 sensor plus 4 iridium NGK spark plugs, not that you need them but nothing's too good for your baby
now i'm trying to figure out how to torque the thing with the long wire on the end of it. . .
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use a special o2 sensor socket from any parts store... looks like this...
http://www1.autozone.com/servl...t.jsp
Loan-A-Tool Program Oxygen Sensor Wrench Set OEM27110
did the link work?
http://www1.autozone.com/servl...t.jsp
Loan-A-Tool Program Oxygen Sensor Wrench Set OEM27110
did the link work?
basically a deep 22mm socket with a length-wise cut in one side to let the wire hang out from there. The NGK and Bosch both offer universal kits. The universal kits all have a crimp connector and heat shrink tubing in which case you'll have to cut off the connector from your old o2 sensor. On my 89, it's a pain in the butt to get to the sensor with the tool and a 1/2 drive, so i put the socket on it, and take an adjustable wrench and pry it out that way. Also remember the anti-seize on the threads!!!