Oxygen Sensor questions

RyDeFly · 01-24-2006, 04:06 AM

My 1988 Turbo failed emmisions (5 times higher than what it should have been) and the mechanic I took it to said that the oxygen sensor needs to be replaced, which he can do for $315. o_O
The Toyota dealership can get the part and install it for $240...
I was under the impression that O2 sensors were like $40....

My question is, do I HAVE to use a special 1988 supra sensor, or can I buy a generic sensor? Where is it located in the car, and can I replace it easily myself?

The mechanic also said that the inside of the intake manifold has heavy carbon deposits, and they can clean it out for $170.....reasonable or not?

Thanks guys.

01-24-2006, 04:06 AM	#1
RyDeFly Stock Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 9	Oxygen Sensor questions My 1988 Turbo failed emmisions (5 times higher than what it should have been) and the mechanic I took it to said that the oxygen sensor needs to be replaced, which he can do for $315. o_O The Toyota dealership can get the part and install it for $240... I was under the impression that O2 sensors were like $40.... My question is, do I HAVE to use a special 1988 supra sensor, or can I buy a generic sensor? Where is it located in the car, and can I replace it easily myself? The mechanic also said that the inside of the intake manifold has heavy carbon deposits, and they can clean it out for $170.....reasonable or not? Thanks guys.