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Old 01-28-2009, 06:21 AM
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i need a new o2 sensor for my y5 and was wondering whether the bosch version is acceptable. it's about 1/3 the price of ntk on ebay...
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From what i've read everyone who tried a Bosch 5 wire o2 sensor got an immediate CEL, I wouldn't buy anything but Denso or NTK.
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hmm...good info. anyone else second this?
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Default Re: bosch 5 wire...worth the $???

im just not a fan of bosch or any of their products. Hondas ae picky when it comes to O2 sensors so i would stick with a denso
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I have never once heard of someone having good luck with Bosch. I would not purchase their sensor if I were you.
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Default Re: bosch 5 wire...worth the $???

wow. really? no one likes bosch? ive always heard they are a goof brand.
DAMN! i just got a bosch oil filter! i thought i should upgrade from the usual fram.
guess i stayed in the same level as fram. IF bosch is really what you guys say it is
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