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Originally Posted by ps2cho
They can't all be the same...Which one's/type specifically?
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There are at least three different types of O2 sensors used in cars today, and they are NOT interchangeable.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxygen_sensor
I believe your car uses the standard zirconia sensor but make sure the person you buy the generic sensor is aware of the specific application. It's also a good idea to have a wiring diagram of the sensor and the wires in the car, I've done this job before and its been my experience that the wiring instructions supplied with the generic O2 sensor kits are not 100% correct. These kits also come with a 'crimp' type generic connector to integrate the old/new wiring harnesses - given the environment the O2 sensor lives in I would never consider using a crimp kit. Soldering is the only way to go here, if you are comfortable with basic car wiring there is no reason not to use the generic sensors but there are things that you have to pay attention to - and its certainly possible to make a mistake.