O2 Sensor

[JDyal]

Hey guys. I had a service engine light for a while and it happens when I press the gas with medium to high pressure from a stop since the car like slips/hesitates before it goes. I went to Advanced Auto Parts and will go to other places to check the error code. It was PO138 which is a problem with the oxygen sensor. If that's the case, how expensive/difficult is it to replace it and is it a job I can do or with a couple friends?

[oakrdrs187]

Not difficult at all. Make sure you buy a can of penetrating spary like pb blaster to loosen up the O2.

[JDyal]

Oh thanks how much will an o2 run me and where exactly is it locTed

[cscotty]

Depends on where you buy them and the type you buy. If you're strapped for cash and know how to solder, then you can go to autozone and get a universal one (ensure that it fits) for $60 or so. If you're not in a hurry, you can buy both of them for $70 total on ebay.

Scott

[JDyal]

Thanks I bought 2 Bosch ones from Amazon for 70 and 2 day free shipping is BOSS

[cscotty]

Thanks I bought 2 Bosch ones from Amazon for 70 and 2 day free shipping is BOSS

Hmm....I hope it works out. Did you check your original sensor to ensure that the connections are the same? I purchased two O2 sensor to replace in my car and when I pulled the connector from the sensor near the header it was totally different.

Scott

[JDyal]

I didn't but I looked up the part to this car and these came up. I opened them and they have a few adapters which should work and if not it's just simple splicing