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1998 Ford Contour SE 210,000 miles 4 cylinder

Tiny
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My husband and I recently took our car to the mechanic and he said the oxygen sensor is bad. My husband found one online to purchase under $70.00. Do we have to have a mechanic replace the sensor or can my husband replace this himself?
I really would hope that my husband could replace it because the mechanic would charge too much for labor!
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Wednesday, August 29th, 2007 AT 7:41 AM

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Tiny
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You will need an oxygen sensor socket to replace it.

The shop charges too much to do it because it costs too much to stay in business.
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Wednesday, August 29th, 2007 AT 8:13 AM
Tiny
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Everything is too expensive these days. Can I purchase a socket like that at an auto parts store?
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Wednesday, August 29th, 2007 AT 8:33 AM
Tiny
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You are soooo right. Yes you should be able to, the place on line the sells the sensors may also have one.

At least this didn't cost too much. :Wink:
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Wednesday, August 29th, 2007 AT 9:25 AM

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