Wow, that last post is awesome, and yes, I do know it was from 3 years ago...but nothing like using the search button to find relevant info eh?
How do I determine what the current fuel trim is on my vehicle? What is the expected life of an 02 sensor? Especially one that perhaps was cooked by a clogged cat at 110K miles.
Cat was replaced with Magnaflow Cat for $300.
Anyone else using these? Are they OK?
I'm pretty good about staying up on things.
Fuel filter was replaced 30K miles ago,
plugs are recent, all coil packs were replaced around 80K, generally runs good, but a little sputtering, and even an occasional backfire perhaps. Seems to be dumping too much fuel.
MAF (same as a AMM?) was replaced at least twice by the dealer under warranty, and
I cleaned it just a few months ago.
Could just the 02 sensor be causing this?
I just called a parts store I've dealt with a lot in the past. They have a Bosch universal 02 sensor for around $80, you have to solder the connector.
He swears it's the same as the original, just without the connector.
I know from experience that 02 sensors do tend to be the same, and bosch is the main supplier and designer, and each car mfg tends to jack the prices up.
Anyone try a universal before?