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Old Dec 27, 2002 | 02:32 PM
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Should I change my o2 sensor

My truck is a 93 T-100 4x4 pick-up totally stock with 131 k miles. It runs great and I do NOT have a check engine light. The manual says to change the O2 sensor at 80K miles but I never did because I never had a problem. Should I change it or leave well enough alone? Bob
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Old Dec 27, 2002 | 03:11 PM
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I'd leave it alone if you have no issues. ie. gas mileage dropping/check engine light. They're expensive to replace.

You can test yours with an electrical meter to see if it's ok.

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Old Dec 27, 2002 | 05:01 PM
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Agree with skydigger.

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Old Dec 27, 2002 | 05:40 PM
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Ditto. It won't keep you off the road if and when it fails.
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Old Dec 28, 2002 | 11:13 AM
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Thanks Guys,
I'll leave it in until it fails.
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Old Dec 28, 2002 | 04:50 PM
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Back in the day the O2 sensors where recommended to be replaced at a certain service interval or mileage. The new way of doing it is to replace them as needed with no set service interval.

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