kmb4701 Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 I just had one of my 02 sensors replaced this morning so that I could pass the inspection here. Here's a list of my expenses which I think are pretty good! I think he charged $45 for the installation because I used the universal sensor which required some wire splicing and added time. What do you guys think? $35.00 - Diagnostic $80.00 - Oxygen Sensor $65.00 - Sensor Installation $45.00 - Running Inspection $225 Total. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norbertk Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 Seems like you got ripped off, a universal oxygen sensor is < $40, and wire splicing takes 2 seconds. No need for diagnostic obviously. You could have done it yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camlex Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 Why people do this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 I just had one of my 02 sensors replaced this morning so that I could pass the inspection here. Here's a list of my expenses which I think are pretty good! I think he charged $45 for the installation because I used the universal sensor which required some wire splicing and added time. What do you guys think? $35.00 - Diagnostic $80.00 - Oxygen Sensor $65.00 - Sensor Installation $45.00 - Running Inspection $225 Total. Man I pay way less than you did today, around 105+ less :P I pay 105.00 for the sensor, and 15.00 for labor Check engine light off Priceless...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviej Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 Why people do this? do what camlex? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toysrme Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 I think he means pay $225 for 10m worth of work & some rather inexpencive parts & some "useless" stuff to tack onto a bill. I try to have an open mind with people... I use the 5 min rule. Once you have any tools, and preperation work done. I understand if the process is gonna take more than 5 min & you simply don't have any intrest in working on a car. Pay someone else! Short of that, unless you're paying me to do it; DIY not DIFM! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penderman Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 I just had one of my 02 sensors replaced this morning so that I could pass the inspection here. Here's a list of my expenses which I think are pretty good! I think he charged $45 for the installation because I used the universal sensor which required some wire splicing and added time. What do you guys think? $35.00 - Diagnostic $80.00 - Oxygen Sensor $65.00 - Sensor Installation $45.00 - Running Inspection $225 Total. I just ordered mine from oxygensensors.com $95 install myself. Universal sensor was $45 0r $50. This is the best site that I have found. Good prices, fast service. Best of all the site lets you cross-reference theOEM part number it replaces. Speedyperformance.com's site is confusing and they sent me the wrong part, then they tried to charge me a $24 restocking fee on top of $118 sensor. They said the sensor I needed was backordered and would take 2 weeks. Or I could buy their Denso sensor for $160! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mburnickas Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 I just had one of my 02 sensors replaced this morning so that I could pass the inspection here. Here's a list of my expenses which I think are pretty good! I think he charged $45 for the installation because I used the universal sensor which required some wire splicing and added time. What do you guys think? $35.00 - Diagnostic $80.00 - Oxygen Sensor $65.00 - Sensor Installation $45.00 - Running Inspection $225 Total. I just ordered mine from oxygensensors.com $95 install myself. Universal sensor was $45 0r $50. This is the best site that I have found. Good prices, fast service. Best of all the site lets you cross-reference theOEM part number it replaces. Speedyperformance.com's site is confusing and they sent me the wrong part, then they tried to charge me a $24 restocking fee on top of $118 sensor. They said the sensor I needed was backordered and would take 2 weeks. Or I could buy their Denso sensor for $160! I agree that site looks pretty good. What brand sensor did you buy for $95? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penderman Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 I just had one of my 02 sensors replaced this morning so that I could pass the inspection here. Here's a list of my expenses which I think are pretty good! I think he charged $45 for the installation because I used the universal sensor which required some wire splicing and added time. What do you guys think? $35.00 - Diagnostic $80.00 - Oxygen Sensor $65.00 - Sensor Installation $45.00 - Running Inspection $225 Total. I just ordered mine from oxygensensors.com $95 install myself. Universal sensor was $45 0r $50. This is the best site that I have found. Good prices, fast service. Best of all the site lets you cross-reference theOEM part number it replaces. Speedyperformance.com's site is confusing and they sent me the wrong part, then they tried to charge me a $24 restocking fee on top of $118 sensor. They said the sensor I needed was backordered and would take 2 weeks. Or I could buy their Denso sensor for $160! I agree that site looks pretty good. What brand sensor did you buy for $95? I ordered the walker sensor. The Denso was listed for $119. Not bad considering the other site wanted $160 for the Denso. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khhoang Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 there's an ebay power seller selling Denso OE O2 sensors for: Denso 234-4623 $50 Denso O2 Oxygen Sensor 234-4622 $63 i'm currently waiting on mine in the mail. www.sparkplugs.com is another source for sensors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mburnickas Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 there's an ebay power seller selling Denso OE O2 sensors for: Denso 234-4623 $50 Denso O2 Oxygen Sensor 234-4622 $63 i'm currently waiting on mine in the mail. www.sparkplugs.com is another source for sensors. they are also a good site. Order my plugs and some other things there. Quick shipping too. Here is a real dumb one. How do you know if your car is a Calif car or not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camlex Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 May be by VIN# Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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