Replacing the oxygen sensor
 

Hi
I have a 1995 Dodge Neon Highline (since 1994!), has only
78k miles. The dealer said I have to replace the Oxygen Sensor
and it will cost $400. My brother who is a mechanic in NY
(I am in AZ) said do not do it, it's unnecessary. I am taking
my brothers advice. If anyone one knows if it should definitely
be replaced for a reason it can cause damage to my car please
let me know, thanks!!

Georgette jetdogy@aol.com

http://www.geocities.com/jettsneon1961/JETTSNEON.html

400 dollars? You could buy a whole new OEM exhaust for less. Advanced has Bosch ones for like 17 bucks. Which o2 is it?

If you don't have a CEL then you don't need it.

I'd replace the 02, seeing as the car is 14 years old, and you really do not know how old that sensor is. But you can do this yourself with hand tools. And 02 sensor can run you $70 each where I am. Hardly $400, and very beneficial to maintaining a good running car.

Is the "check engine" light on when the car is started?

$400 for an O2 sensor?!
There's a reason why they call it the "Stealership" For that much, you could put a wide band in there and have a dial on your dash to adjust your fuel mix. Of course you would have to do it yourself.

You need one of these, or some variation of, and I would do some Google searches about it too just for info purposes. That is if you need one that is.

Depending on what o2 sensor it is prices will vary. $400 is just crazy, for that you can have a clutch put in or timing belt done. Get in there with a torch and wrench and just replace it yourself. o2 sensor will cause more wear on the motor over time. It may use gas differently. it may stink. It can run like dirt. Alot of cars out there have mad o2's. But if the car is worth putting money into, then just fix it. Average cost for labor should be about $80. (about an hour)

o2 controls a big chunk of your mixture, not ever replacing your precat o2 will effect MPG and driveability.

thats a b****y rip of if you ask me should not cost you more than 30 bucks excluding installation

Did you happen to notice the original post date was May of 2009????

Hi

I know I posted this in 2009 and its now 3 years later and I still didn't replace the o2 sensor(s). The car is riding ok, now approaching 90k. I do not put a lot of miles on it as you notice so I don't know if that has anything to do with replacing it. I live in Phoenix, am a female. If anyone knows someone who can work on my car please let me know. I cannot afford $400 for this job. Thanks everyone for the responses and sorry I'm responding so late :) --- Georgette

If the car is running ok, then there is no need to replace the sensor unless you are trying a code for it. It is a simple sensor change anyway. I am sure you could do it yourself or at the least, find a male to do it for you.