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Old 11-17-2008, 03:17 PM
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Default O2 Sensor preventative maintenance

Coming up on 80k on my 02 S8, while I'm changing the p;ugs thought I'd change out the pre-cats. Good idea or don't bother ?
Old 11-17-2008, 04:46 PM
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I think it is worth doing...but a real PIA.

My passenger side 02 sensor started giving intermitant problems at around 60k.

I found the attached link to be very helpful.<ul><li><a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/a8/msgs/170203.phtml">https://forums.audiworld.com/a8/msgs/170203.phtml</a</li></ul>
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It is probably easier just to remove the down pipe and change it on the bench.
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It's not too hard with the right kind of O2 sensor socket, extensions, etc.
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Amazon.com has a good price on O2 sensors and free shipping too.<ul><li><a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/a8/msgs/168776.phtml">D2 A8 O2 Sensor replacement</a></li></ul>
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