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Old 04-03-2006, 09:21 AM
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Changed o2 sensor today

my 4runner has 121k miles on it and i decided to change the o2 sensor before the cat, well im glad i did. i took the old one out and it looked like a burnt peice of charcoal. hopefully it will make a difference.
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Let us know of mpg difference and such...
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Yes, I am interested in finding this out, too. Where did you get your O2 sensor?
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got the sensor from urdusa.com, ill post when i can notice mpg difference, end of week maybe
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I bought a brand new one of Ebay cause it was a deal. I havent changed it as the original(145k mi.) hasnt threw any codes.

Anyone think I should change it or wait?
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it wouldnt hurt to just put it on, mine didnt throw any codes either
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i dont know if its me or what. has anyone who has changed o2 sensor noticed a increase in power or performance. it could just be my head thinkin that there is more but who knows. still to early to tell gas mileage though
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no, its your trd sticker

seriously, not really. i think its all in your head. it should not have that much of a drastic improvement to even notice

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thats what i figured, that TRD sticker did help me out when i got it though, gave me about 10-15hp to the wheels. i guess cool stickers do this sort of thing
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