NEVER Change Another O2 Sensor Until You WATCH THIS!

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ALWAYS follow these tips when installing O2 sensors! These oxygen sensors are very expensive, sensitive, and have to be handled with care. They are almost always stuck in the exhaust pipes so watch these tips so they don't get stuck again! READ MORE BELOW FOR TOOLS, SENSORS, AND PARTS USED IN THIS VIDEO!:
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@COLDWARCLASSICS 6 жыл бұрын

Liked for the simple fact you say y’all !!

@MattsShop 6 жыл бұрын

Haha nice

@r.weaver3769 6 жыл бұрын

And “these ones”

@234dilligaf 6 жыл бұрын

TD-us . . Haha! Same here.

@kevinthomas2906 6 жыл бұрын

TD-us hey y'all!

@MattsShop 6 жыл бұрын

What up y'all!!!

@drjoeset 9 ай бұрын

Here a tip from a professional, if you're gonna replace it with new sensors any way just cut the wire off and just put a regular socket to remove the old ones

@Igor_ZG 25 күн бұрын

How are you going to torque the new ones?

@svitozar8618 15 күн бұрын

@@Igor_ZG🤣 thats what I was thinking, you still need to have those sensors sockets

@toeverypredatoryouaremyprey 11 күн бұрын

@@Igor_ZG You don't need to. Snug it down then give it an 1/8 to 3/16 turn

@roncoleman6693 10 күн бұрын

@@Igor_ZG Now remember, drjoeset has a tip from a professional.......🧐🤨🤔🫣🤯

@ThankGodImBlack370 2 жыл бұрын

Something told me to KZfaq what that Denso grease was before I installed it. You explained what it is and why it's important perfectly. Thank you so much.

@haywire17 6 жыл бұрын

Try this: O2 sensors don't usually "fail" per se (except in the case of an "open heater circuit") - they get "fouled". They won't handle being dropped or banged around, but they ARE made to withstand extreme temperatures, so take advantage of that property... Use a propane torch on the end of that sucker until it glows cherry red. Monitor the output voltage as you take the tip in and out of the flame (I put them in a vise), and when it starts responding rapidly (instead of sluggishly), you have "cleaned and defouled" it. (Narrow-band sensors generate their own voltage when sufficiently warm). Reinstall, and presto.... I make no guarantees (I've had at least one this didn't work on...it stayed sluggish no matter what), but this has worked for me at least 1/2 dozen times over the years, and if the next step is replacing it anyway, what do you have to lose? FWIW, I have had NO LUCK using this procedure on WIDEBAND sensors... And yes, use anti seize to reinstall.

@curiosity2314 2 жыл бұрын

Very good video on this topic, one note others may have added but thought I would also, use a hose clamp around the O2 sensor to zero out the flex in the socket. May be the difference between an O2 sensor socket working for you or not.

@alfonsoramirez5190 3 жыл бұрын

I really like how specific you are when it comes to describing every step and hint thank you you were very helpful.

@rowanparmiter7622 2 жыл бұрын

yeah its great

@rosseryn8216 5 ай бұрын

I have changed a few of these out over the years and work with turbine engine sensors all the time for the last 30 years. This is a very good tutorial.

@cherontippettcherontippett9579 3 жыл бұрын

Great clip mate very thoughtful to think of the people who might buy your car not having trouble with parts removal , awsome tips too good one mate ,cheers

@TheGearhead222 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! Did this once before and got lucky, as I did not know about the dielectric grease or not touching the sensor tip!-John in Texas

@snugglygollo9103 2 жыл бұрын

What does he mean by pounds?

@electricsanti4518 2 жыл бұрын

@@snugglygollo9103 thats the torque to tighten the o2 and thats done with a torque meter in this case its 30 foot pound you will neeed a torque meter in range 10-90 foot pounds

@Netspin1 5 жыл бұрын

Very professionally described. Especially those experienced tips of handling care NOT to touch the tip 5:40. Great heads-up. Thanks.

@MattsShop 5 жыл бұрын

You are welcome! Thanks for the positive comment!

@knocksensor3203 5 жыл бұрын

Love that very , precise, clear, easy to hear talking...👍

@MattsShop 5 жыл бұрын

Thx thats what I go for.

@georgiafan6618 5 жыл бұрын

You can heat up the old sensor carefully around its base (threads) where it meets the header or exhaust pipe using an acetylene torch. That will help to back it out safely if it is stuck in there. If you don't have that torch, take your car to a garage and have them do it for you. Coat the sensor liberally with anti-seize being careful not to clog the holes and reinstall. Do scheduled maintenance and that will help avoid this install issue. Have an extra sensor on hand so you have it as they can go out of stock. Good video TY!

@Sweetjudiblueyes 2 жыл бұрын

I hear them say run car for 1 minute first so maybe that is why?

@chosbach411 5 жыл бұрын

Very thorough and useful tips. Thanks.

@refresh77 Жыл бұрын

This was not a click bait, it was actually useful. Thanks!

@MattsShop Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@macinhim7 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you , Sir! Very informative, especially since I've done nothing like this before.

@MattsShop 3 жыл бұрын

Anytime!

@PalaniRides Жыл бұрын

Thank you for a very thorough break down on how to attack replacing them, particularly all the caveats involved.

@merceywatts5118 2 жыл бұрын

Love your straight forward information no nonsense. This will help me be a better mechanic. Thank you very much my friend. Very informative. People like you is what KZfaq was really made for. Not these other yuppie nonsense floating about. Take cate.

@richd5749 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for teaching us exactly where grease points are and where not to apply.

@robc.5745 3 жыл бұрын

Good advice on many parts,I've been using anti seize for many years on advice from a co- worker.

@GarciaEnterprises 2 жыл бұрын

That’s why I’m all in on KZfaq creators. So useful in so many ways. Thanks a bunch for the warnings and proper care on replacing O2 sensors for us folk who need help! I have been using KZfaq to replace a lot of thing on my car and it helped a ton. I saved so much time(&mulah) and learned a whole lot without having to go through trail and error.

@priscillasulamo7933 9 ай бұрын

Yep...KZfaq is my Cookbook😊on Anything, Car, Truck, House!!👍💯🦅

@steveoh8054751 6 жыл бұрын

dude thank you for making this helped so much!

@MattsShop 6 жыл бұрын

You are welcome! That's exactly why I made this video. Glad I could help out!

@conniesamson835 6 жыл бұрын

Great video and it is great that you included the links. I already have bought mine, but that is a nice touch for sure. Your explanation was good even though I would have enjoyed watching the work but probably hard to edit.

@MattsShop 6 жыл бұрын

+Cheryl Shady Thanks, I figured the info on how to do it was more valuable than 1 minute of changing a sensor. I have a lot of other videos working on stuff. Thx for the positivity!

@x-man5056 5 жыл бұрын

To ease removal of O2 sensors; When engine is hot from driving, operating temp, squirt some PB Blaster or other good penetrating oil at the base where the threads are. Let it set for an hour, then remove. If that doesn't work, heat the area around the base of the sensor with a propane touch if you can or a good heat gun and squirt more Penetrating oil. Let it work a while and try again. I've never had to reheat more than twice.

@larryspivey5146 Жыл бұрын

Thank u my brother I needed this information

@larrywatson9400 10 ай бұрын

Great advice! Have over 117K miles on my Tahoe. Used PB on B1S1 02 while quite warm (too hot to work on), let sit an hour and she came right out with, literally, no fuss- or busted knuckles- at all.

@x-man5056 10 ай бұрын

@@larrywatson9400 The CRC "Freeze Off" works well with heat also.

@cashmoney9256 2 жыл бұрын

Changed mine on 05 Corolla yesterday. Looked to be original….totally cooked and covered w carbon. PB blaster soak on a warm exhaust manifold for 20 min and a crescent wrench and came out easy. Thanks for dielectric grease tip! I’ll add that today.

@h.camacho4800 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for such an informative video, ready to tackle on this job fully inspired, didn't know how sensitive these units are, good looking out

@MattsShop 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man, you're welcome.

@Bart12349 3 жыл бұрын

You need a good torque bar and work it really slowly. I did the two lower and it worked out nice and threads were good.👍

@Rusty_trombone62 5 жыл бұрын

Agreed, the prior owner didn’t put anti seize on my Mitsubishi 3000gt vr4 and it was so seized that I had to but aftermarket pre-car delete pipes it actually took the threads with it. Anti seize is definitely your friend.

@MattsShop 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! Finally someone that gets it and likes to keep their threads in place and not ripped out.

@myes344 4 жыл бұрын

Maybe u coulda use heat? Micro torch the o2. While car is hot

@myes344 4 жыл бұрын

Also cool car

@CordEldridge Жыл бұрын

You are not lying! The hardest part is removing the old sensor(s). This is a quality video, for certain.

@Siran4228 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this. Very informative. Probably would have done half of this if I hadn’t watched this first. You rock

@MattsShop 3 жыл бұрын

You rock!

@robertfranklin7040 Жыл бұрын

#1 rookie mistake DIY enthusiasts make on an o2 sensor change: removing the sensor from a manifold/header at ambient temperature. Always preheat the sensor bung, either with a torch or by running the engine until the manifold/header is at operating temperature, unless you enjoy torn knuckles & stripped threads.

@HakimDFrye Жыл бұрын

That's what the auto tech at Auto Zone said when I bought an 02 sensor took kit. He said to heat it up - first.

@sethozog587 Жыл бұрын

I just raced my truck for a few minutes they still didn't come out easy

@chadbailey189 Жыл бұрын

I did that, burned the heck out of my hands, stupid to do it hot!!

@ApophiSFiN_Gaming Жыл бұрын

My fixer said opposite. He said if you remove O2 sensor when its still hot/warm, it breaks easily even with a little tap

@rbrooks1305 Жыл бұрын

In theory, heat makes things expand So I would tend to think, cooler would be better. 🤯 I'll have to do more research on this.

@joseph2095 4 жыл бұрын

Believe it or not (!) sometimes it helps to try to tighten a stuck bolt/nut/O2 sensor(?) THEN try to loosen it.

@anthonyrybczynski5420 3 жыл бұрын

The number one only way that always works to remove a stuck 02 sensor, egt sensors, knox sensors is to have a friend rattle the bung with an air hammer while turning the sensor gently with a wrench. I do this at work every time i get one and it works every time. Obviously you need to be an experienced air hammer operator or be able to use common sense and not ruin the bung, the exhaust or anything else but if you can operate your tools it works.

@Nortzzzz 2 жыл бұрын

Or just have your engine run a couple of minutes to heat up the pipe and hoala. Heated metal expands and softens and you can loosen like a girl. Isn't it easy? Just don't mind the heat though. 🤣🤣🤣

@gtaashwagandhaman7551 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I am trying everything I can

@brianb2454 2 жыл бұрын

So true.. also sometimes tapping it lightly

@C.M1444 2 жыл бұрын

It works for me every time

@skylerstewart 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the tips and being really detailed.

@naula7 4 жыл бұрын

Spray stuck/tight sensor(s) thread with PB Blaster, over night, if need be. Helps to easily remove sensor without stripping threads.

@DW-od5qp 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@jimjones1294 6 жыл бұрын

You definitely saved me from catching a shit show! 2009 pontiac g6 gt 02 sensor. I got the same brand. My replacement I have to splice and crimp to the plastic connector piece. Gonna do it tomorrow morning. Thanks for your very helpful advice!

@jimjones1294 6 жыл бұрын

The don't touch or meddling with the socket part. Big help thanks again!

@MattsShop 6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, good luck!

@priscillasulamo7933 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for being so thorough & very informative on important points! 💯👍..I am a female & I work on my own vehicles since I was young w/ older mechanic brother!

@JamesBrown-gf6sc 2 жыл бұрын

This is a good video! Never thought about the anti-seize paste, it does get quite hot in that area of the exhaust so good tip bud!!

@joharinichols2652 4 жыл бұрын

I'm glad I watched your video. It helped. I'm getting ready to attempt this in a few weeks with my car. Thanks!

@wendylucas9628 4 жыл бұрын

Same here!! Only thing is.. Im really not wanting to buy the tools to remove it!😑uhh

@joharinichols2652 4 жыл бұрын

@@wendylucas9628 Me neither, but for my SUV it might save me $300 to buy the tools and do it.

@wendylucas9628 4 жыл бұрын

@@joharinichols2652 ok.. Yeah..thats clearly a, "GOTTA GO GET THE TOOL!"😏 $300 IS ALOT

@albertagyemang1425 6 жыл бұрын

Great information. I am going to work on mine. Thanks.

@MattsShop 6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome.

@richardolszewski9293 4 жыл бұрын

Very helpful, even though I have a 2007 Mini Cooper. The codes all indicate O2 sensor, so I will replace it, but I will definitely follow your expert suggestions.

@MattsShop 4 жыл бұрын

Yea, man do it this way!

@andrewbroadstrokes8685 6 жыл бұрын

Hey, thanks for this, helps us newbies to spannering, and I like the comments about cutting off the wire!

@MattsShop 6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. That was the whole point of the video!

@refugiopoint 8 ай бұрын

this guy killed it, super detailed and spot on, great job!

@frenchqueen 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! This is great information.

@MattsShop 5 жыл бұрын

You are welcome! Thanks for this great comment.

@TheBobby416 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your time.

@MattsShop 5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. Thank you for your kindness.

@jimdandy6472 4 жыл бұрын

I've only replaced like five of these in my life, and the first three I got out with the special deep split socket, but then I had one that was really stuck and I ended up cracking the special deep split socket. I ended up just taking a hammer and breaking off the end of the old O2 sensor, cutting the wire and using a regular 6-point socket to break it loose. The deep split socket or a wrench works good for installing them.

@dainbramage8608 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to make this video. I really appreciate it .

@MattsShop Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@neeleyfolk 6 жыл бұрын

thanks brother, gonna do this with a toyota matrix. love KZfaq. Have a good one from the massachusetts hill towns.

@MattsShop 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks man. Good luck!

@MrJ6789 3 жыл бұрын

I sprayed all four with Freeze-Off . Bank 2 downstream was the worse( passenger side rear). I finally had to used a pipe wrench , positioned my foot on the handle and pushed slowly. Success. 😊

@bogeyok 3 жыл бұрын

very well done, you explained everything thoroughly and clearly great youtube presentation

@MattsShop 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, great comment!

@hotmetaljr 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks bud, really glad I watched this before replacing mine.

@05majortong 3 жыл бұрын

Be careful adding anything in the plug of a o2 sensor, depending on the sensor there is a small oxygen port that supply’s the internals with fresh oxygen that helps it get actuate readings. Other then that I am a big user of dielectric grease on plugs. Great video!

@NCpanther01 2 жыл бұрын

Ee4

@whocares4464 2 жыл бұрын

Yes I always have a tube of dielectric grease in my kit it's a must have in my opinion.

@tonymontana897 2 жыл бұрын

@@NCpanther01 Ee4 ?? What is that ?

@vincemajestyk9497 Жыл бұрын

That's the reference port and it's usually where the wires go into the sensor.

@MrHakced 9 ай бұрын

No offense but don't offer advice on hi temp electric parts without knowing the science. Never use dielectric grease on anything that exceeds 350 unless it's rated for 500. But still exhaust exceeds that. Furthermore dielectric grease is Non conductive

@ilaadmo2812 6 жыл бұрын

I like your gravel top work bench

@MattsShop 6 жыл бұрын

+Ila Admo Yea, thanks. It comes in various different colors and is very cheap to replace.

@tymnt9779 6 жыл бұрын

OMG!!!! Thats funny, Bet it feels good on that sweaty bare back as your crankin down on them O2's , Dawgs lickin on ya wanting that Alpo and stuff..... Damn boy. Ya got me laughin so damn hard. Good vid.... really thanks.

@johnbeer5242 5 жыл бұрын

Ila Admo 😂 hahah

@stonemaster1217 5 жыл бұрын

Ila Admo crushed concrete

@johnnypinette5093 4 жыл бұрын

@@tymnt9779 Damn boy u painted a picture

@pops9190 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Matt, I'm into this job, learned stuff from you today.

@MattsShop 6 жыл бұрын

+POPS You're welcome. That's what I like to hear!

@thomasheil1819 6 жыл бұрын

POPS I

@MattsShop 6 жыл бұрын

+Thomas Heil What does that mean?

@user-bw1gx8sx1o 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video very informative.. You definitely helped me out a lot

@dookoonu2741 3 жыл бұрын

Some real good and relevant information.. appreciated! However, I wished you'd actually change yours out for us to see.

@lindazeigler1342 3 жыл бұрын

This was a good one watched many

@Dhi-fe5eu 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Spoke really well and explained everything.

@certifiedoldg4066 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you my first time changing one ,good to know this . Thank you.

@MattsShop 6 жыл бұрын

+got to see it ,to belive. strange things happning You are welcome!

@johngibson3594 6 жыл бұрын

I agree on the anti seize and dielectric grease as well very nice tips.

@MattsShop 6 жыл бұрын

+John Gibson Thanks man. Yea, the anti-seize is really more important than the dielectric grease, but they both help.

@charliearroyo4809 6 жыл бұрын

John Gibson that is normal to add those. Who is thinking that this tip was just discovered? That stuff anti seize come already on the O2 when its bought. Bull shit wanna be repair video

@rpo69z28 2 жыл бұрын

I have replaced a lot of 02 sensors and sometimes the 02 sensors are froze to the bung hole threads in the exhaust pipe and removing the old 02 sensor strips out the threads, when that happens you need to take the vehicle to a muffler shop to replace the bad section with a new one, and if it's a catalytic converter that bolts directly to the head then you have to replace the converter.

@darrenc3979 5 жыл бұрын

excellent tips! thanks for the video!

@philbertolo 3 жыл бұрын

Great video and very helpful! Thank you!

@galtha58-trannybear14 3 жыл бұрын

Did you try a little heat around the outside of where the O2 sensor screws in when you removed the old one? Sometimes a bit of heat from a propane torch or something similar will make a job like that a lot easier. You have to be careful, of course, same as anytime would use a torch. Not to burn yourself, start something on fire or harm any other parts.

@flagmichael 6 жыл бұрын

Very well done. I would add that the silicone dielectric grease *must* be kept away from the business end of the sensor. Silicone is like cyanide to O2 sensors. I do agree with using dielectric grease in the connector, though. The O2 sensor is a high impedance voltage source, and will not do well if any water finds its way inside the connector. (50 years in electronics)

@MattsShop 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, finally someone with experience in electronics on here. Yea a little dielectric grease will help in the connector like I've been saying. Definitely install it into the exaust first then put the grease in the connector that way you don't mess up the sensor end.

@rudyzoller3682 2 жыл бұрын

@gtaashwagandhaman7551 2 жыл бұрын

@@rudyzoller3682 Grow Up

@jorgeeze Жыл бұрын

I don’t understand what you were saying, can you clarify? You were saying keep it away from the business end of the sensor but then put it on the sensor? Can you explain it a little further please ?

@m.bernal9540 6 жыл бұрын

I got a #0420 code and I will be changing the sensors trying to avoid having to change the catalytic converter. I hope it'll do the trick. For the amateur not-mechanically-inclined but needy your video is a must. Thanks y'all so much for your tips! Well done video I really appreciate it! :0)

@MattsShop 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the positive comment! You are welcome for all of the tips. Good luck with your sensors!

@thepincushionman7063 6 жыл бұрын

We gotta code 420 here! Roll it up!

@pedroprieto6885 3 жыл бұрын

I know it’s a long time ago, but by any chance did it work?

@m.bernal9540 3 жыл бұрын

@@pedroprieto6885you're right, it's been a while and I forgot to get back to you. Apparently, it was a part (I forgot which one!) that I had replaced but it was still under warranty. So, all is good, but sadly my '03 Toyota Corolla is getting ready to retire... now it's making like 3 loud distinct noises that sound like my car will explode in a thousand pieces. But don't get me wrong, it runs good but the noises scare me!

@Nomadcreations 6 жыл бұрын

Thank You Matt & Viewers Info postings, I was curious previously about vasaline

@MattsShop 6 жыл бұрын

+Nomadcreations You, are welcome. Yea, get some dielectric grease.

@hiepnguyen1895 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video.

@kleggspeglegg5837 5 жыл бұрын

Great video. There is a lot of total misinformation out there and mechanics making videos that make working on your car look impossible. You kept it simple and this alone let me locate my O2 sensor. I took my car to a place and was told that you have to take the engine out to replace it. I figured that was a lie and searched KZfaq and after your video I looked under the hood and sure enough there it was. Thanks again. You saved me thousands.

@MattsShop 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, comments like this are why I keep making videos. I am glad I saved you all that money!

@76kamikazi 5 жыл бұрын

These slime ball auto mechanics is the reason i took a mechanic course and only buy simple cars that i can work on They are so dumb they dont realise that the consumer is on to them and eventually they will go out of business.Especially with the information you can pick up on youtube about you vehicle.

@ricomajestic Жыл бұрын

@@76kamikazi what are the "simple" cars?

@molarguy 11 ай бұрын

@@ricomajestic Ford Crown Vic.

@ricksivley7047 3 жыл бұрын

Great detailed video. I wish everyone done it like that

@MattsShop 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I like more detail in my vids!

@haven7496 3 жыл бұрын

Sir, Thanking you very much for the info.

@stephenwhite1607 3 жыл бұрын

WARNING! Dielectric grease has insulating properties and putting it on the contacts of low power sensors or their fuses can cause the circuit to fail.

@tahoma6889 2 жыл бұрын

Good note. At the opposite end, a friend of mine was pretty surprised to learn that Silicon is conductive.

@3dwezzy740 2 жыл бұрын

ik i watched cameron niemela and his bike wouldnt start

@ezwa9979 2 жыл бұрын

@@tahoma6889 I don’t think it is.. after it dries that is👋. NEVERMIND I JUST CHECKED IM RONG YOUR RIGHT - I GOOGLED IT, ‘it’s BOTH a conductor &&& an insul8r.’.. wtf🤨?

@ezwa9979 2 жыл бұрын

yeah it’s true, dielectruc grease is insulator but NOT a conductor, not Yz to get it on any of the connections, but only the plug not touching connections, even after pushing plug together.. silicone is a semiconductor which means it can conduct once in a while, so that’s a risk of a short in plug, therego ergo, nothing should tough connections, & diaelectric grease is less of risk than silicone👋

@tonymontana897 2 жыл бұрын

I have also heard never to use dielectric grease. If the factory don't use it then why should a DIY person use it ? It's a very confusing topic with many points of view. I think one should keep it simple. Remove the old sensor, apply copper anti seize to the threads of the new sensor, install and tighten, clean the car's female socket end with some electrical contact cleaner, then plug it in. The socket has a very good multi strata rubber seal so no water or dust should ever enter. If you have to add dielectric grease, then just add to the outer part of the socket to form an outer cushion.

@brarautorepairs 2 жыл бұрын

You don't need no special socket to remove a bad o2 sensor. Just cut the dam old wire off, take a deep socket and hammer it in. If that doesn't work, just break the end off the O2 so you only are left with a nut flush on the pipe. Hammer on a 6 point socket and go to town on that Mfer

@cra2cra226 Жыл бұрын

I like it but some are saying they save the old upstream one that's still working and use it as a downstream sensor if one of those ever goes bad. Could save you $50+ but that may not be worth the headache.

@petermead7510 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video, thorough and good information. Thanks!

@hershellacey9405 2 жыл бұрын

Did not explain how to disconnect the connector.

@superchile9640 2 жыл бұрын

I buy dielectric grease in a red tube that is pressurized. I just squeeze the little handle on the side and I usually don’t have to touch it afterwards. It has a slide on the outside that increases/ decreases the output flow.

@electromech7335 4 жыл бұрын

Heat the bung that it threads into with a propane torch then it should come out. If you aren't trying to save the sensor just cut the wires and put a 22 mm wrench or socket on it you will get a better bite on the flats of the sensor. Less chance of it rounding off.

@mikeymouse1985 5 жыл бұрын

Shouldnt be that tight on a 2012 in 2019 though right also could i just use a wrench to take off the 02 sensor

@dallaspilotcar9293 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah right mine is a 2016 and mine is frozen

@ralfie8801 3 жыл бұрын

And hoping there are some threads left in the bung once you do get the thing out.

@70skylark11 2 жыл бұрын

Keep in mind it's directly screwed into the exhaust just off the exhaust manifolds. So everytime you drive it, it heats up and cools off and rusts. Basically welding itself into place. So anything over 1,000 miles is going to be tough to get out with just a wrench.

@fivemountains2224 3 жыл бұрын

It's good and helpful.... It's important to know "Do and Don't" "Should & SHould Not". Thanks

@raftonpounder6696 3 жыл бұрын

Great job. Thank you!

@richmccormack2332 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video and tips. Changing the 2 upstream sensors in my 2013 Silverado is my project for next weekend. Even though I use it on all my auto bulbs, I didn't think about the dielectric grease on this connector.

@MattsShop 6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. You don't have to put it on the pins if you don't want to, but it helps it seal if you put it on the rubber sealing part of the connector.

@mallikwassim007 5 жыл бұрын

Matt... excellent and well explained man....

@buddy9200 Жыл бұрын

Easy & simple, common sense instructions 👌

@DeeRuss 2 жыл бұрын

I’m working at denso just had my orientation and I’ll be making these

@moncorp1 5 жыл бұрын

He didn't say it, but you can rent those removal kits that have those special sockets for the wire to fit through. You don't have to buy them. No need to.

@ThePokerStreets916 Жыл бұрын

Tip...sometimes the part is only $5-$10 more to buy than to rent. So definitely ask for both prices before making decision.

@TheRakuman Жыл бұрын

@@ThePokerStreets916 where do you rent them from? Auto parts store?

@ThePokerStreets916 Жыл бұрын

@@TheRakuman yes. I've rented tools from autozone before. Most auto parts stores should have them, you can always call and ask before driving there.

@JohnSmith-xx1lx Жыл бұрын

Not sure if it's in here but another quick tip is when you crack it loose don't just unscrew with force but tighten and loosen with ease back and forth all the way until you get it out. Seen a lot of people just unzip them out and screw the thread up.

@salamdamai 6 жыл бұрын

Great tips, thanks for posting this

@MattsShop 6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. Thx for watching

@samlogosz8422 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video.😀

@HUBBABUBBADOOPYDOOP 6 жыл бұрын

*@**2:28* Yes, COPPER anti seize is very important- it operates with millivolts- and it needs the best ground connection possible. A _heated_ O2 has a ground for the heater circuit and sensor, so no attention to ground is necessary. I had to edit this 4 year old post, another viewer named WhiteCollarRedneck pointed out my previously incorrect post.

@MattsShop 6 жыл бұрын

+HUBBABUBBA DOOPYDOOP Great points, I didn't even think about getting and keeping a good ground by using anti-seize.

@HUBBABUBBADOOPYDOOP 6 жыл бұрын

That is the main reason copper anti seize was formulated. It's also advisable to use on spark plugs, too. The other advantageous use of it is for exhaust fasteners (manifold nut & bolts, pipe connections, etc.) The old silver stuff (Molybdenum Disulphide) is terrible at conducting electricity, so it's pretty much unused now, but still good for general use.

@MattsShop 6 жыл бұрын

+HUBBABUBBA DOOPYDOOP I can never remember which one, copper or silver is used for what purpose. The silver stuff is a lot more common. I would use the copper stuff on high heat nuts and bolts. You are saying to use it on spark plugs too instead of the silver stuff?

@HUBBABUBBADOOPYDOOP 6 жыл бұрын

Yes. The "silver stuff" contains no Silver. It is basically a slippery mineral (Molybdenum Disulfide) that has very poor conductivity in high heat applications. In comparison- Copper is far superior. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Molybdenum_disulfide There are reasons why companies do things. Most reputable O2 & AFR sensors come with Copper now.

@MattsShop 6 жыл бұрын

+HUBBABUBBA DOOPYDOOP Wow, thanks for the lesson on anti sieze. I know it's not actually silver, but I didn't know that it has Molybdenum in it. They say aluminum on the packaging. Must be just marketing. Yea, I have noticed that the O2 sensors come with the copper verson. Which kind do you like to use with spark plugs?

@johnjernigan3349 5 жыл бұрын

Good video, thought it was funny though how you recommended not get dirt on the sensor after you laid the first one directly on the ground

@MattsShop 5 жыл бұрын

I thought it was funny that you thought it was funny that I laid the first one on the ground.

@wilborth5th 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all tips much appreciated

@MattsShop 6 жыл бұрын

+Peace Lover No problem!

@blainehouser4354 3 жыл бұрын

Had no idea? Thank you!

@cranejayromano 5 жыл бұрын

I love the little ant that crawled across the dielectric grease package. 😀 Thank you very much for the informative video. It was very helpful knowing what tools to get and to not touch the O2 sensor directly. What kind of truck do you have? I have a 2003 Chevy Tracker, 2.5; LT model. I will be replacing the bank 1/sensor 1, (upstream). Do you recommend replacing the downstream at the same time? Thank you 😊

@MattsShop 5 жыл бұрын

Hey, thanks for the positive comment. I have a 2006 Chevy Silverado 1500 4.8 2wd. I would just replace the ones that are throwing a code. No sense in replacing something that isn't broken.

@bigsexysw 3 жыл бұрын

My car says post catalyc converter bank 1 to rich and it’s a 4 cylinder. Does post mean downstream or up? I figure it’s the downstream and after catalyc converter

@gateway8833 6 жыл бұрын

Good information, thank you.

@MattsShop 6 жыл бұрын

+Abby Babby You're welcome.

@smkrider 4 жыл бұрын

thanks for the help, very important tips

@MattsShop 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome.

@UtwoBed 5 жыл бұрын

Just because you get an HO2S lean code does not necessarily mean the sensor is bad. You should definitely test it first. In my case I just hooked up my scanner so I could monitor the data stream in real time as I drive. If the HO2S voltage is fluctuating between 0 and .9 Volts as you drive the thing is working like it should, and your problem is elsewhere, most likely a vacuum leak

@MattsShop 5 жыл бұрын

Good info! Most people are not able to do this. They don't have a scanner that can monitor this stuff so they just replace them.

@mcardltm 5 жыл бұрын

Nice, because the codes I have have a small vac leak, that could be awesome if the vac leak is the real issue....tks for that info

@travisschumacher3178 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Utwo, What tools do you use for scanning etc?

@UtwoBed 5 жыл бұрын

I had a real nice Snap-On that died and I could not afford to replace, then I had a great Auto X-Ray that died and the company went out of business. I currently use an Actron 9660 which is not as good as the previous scanners but one of the few that will do pre OBDII systems. And of course a versatile multi-meter is always handy.

@MattsShop 5 жыл бұрын

Yea I bet that Snap On scan tool was real nice. The Actron ones are pretty basic aren't they?

@baileywhanau 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Y'all :)

@Das801E 5 жыл бұрын

Luv how you explain everything

@MattsShop 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@tracymorgan8125 5 жыл бұрын

Show. Me something

@olenaerhardt7725 2 жыл бұрын

I didn't add the dielectric grease on the connector of the upstream oxygen sensor. I'll correct it, thank you for the tip and other advices on the Oxygen sensor installation.

@jamieriggensyahoo.com187ri8 5 жыл бұрын

Not all vehicles have that many!! The master knows

@dannyh.7490 4 жыл бұрын

Usually two for every exhaust pipe ! So if you have a dual exhaust system you have four, two upstream and two downstream.

@johnrobertson9093 6 жыл бұрын

Rusted sensor or rusted bolt? Try using Hoppys #9 or military grade bore cleaner on the sensor or bolt. Be patient, soak it for 15 50 20 minutes. Then TIGHTEN the unit until it breaks loose. Then back it out. Be careful. I am 75 years on this planet and with patience this system works!

@MattsShop 6 жыл бұрын

Great tips! I like PB Blaster and acetone. The acetone thins and carries the oil into the threads.