1 wire Vs. 3 wire OXS

[type53@yahoo.com (Mash)]

--- jester@westfailure.net wrote:
> hey all,
> 
> I need an oxy sensor for my 16v, and from what i
> understand, the only
> benefit to the 3 wire type that came on 16v's is
> slightly lower emissions
> because the oxygen sensor heats up to operating
> temperature quicker.
> 
> But, once the car is warm the only difference is the
> 1 wire lasts 30k, and
> the 3 wire lasts 60k...
> 
> But with the 1 wire being 1/3 the price of a 3 wire,
> the doubled lifespan
> isn't enticing...
> 
> what do y'all think?

I think you should get the generic 3 wire Bosch OXS
from Potterman or Adirondack. It's about $45 if I
remember correctly (I use this on my CIS-E GolF GT).

HTH


=====
Mark Peele
1985 Scirocco, 1982 Scirocco, 1981 Scirocco, 1978 Scirocco, 1987 Golf GT
http://www.scirocco2.de/mark.htm
Direct Mail: SCIROCCO_GTX@YAHOO.COM
Need parts? try http://www.parts4vws.com/ (Potterman)
or http://www.germanautoparts.com/ (Adirondack)
or http://thescirocco.com

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