1 wire Vs. 3 wire OXS

[tiAn@usiw.net (Christian Els)]

AutoZone, or your FLAPS will sell a Bosch 3-wire OXS for $42, is that really
3x the cost of a 1-wire?

Cheers,

Christian Els
Columbia, MO
87 Scirocco 16V - For Sale, inquire within...


----- Original Message -----
From: <jester@westfailure.net>
To: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Thursday, 14 February, 2002 09:59
Subject: 1 wire Vs. 3 wire OXS


> 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?
>
> take care,
>
> Steve
>
>
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