I own a 2001 Lexus IS 300 4-door sedan. My O2 sensor is bad. The Lexus dealership wants to charge $400 to replace it. Is that too much? I've looked the part up on the inernet, however I've seen it range from $44 to $125. How do I know which one to get and the differences?
2007-08-09 08:18:52 · 9 answers · asked by jdecorse25 5 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
You have 4 sensor one on each manifold and one before converter, Yes that is to much to pay for replacing o2 censor look around for a better price, hope this helps.
2007-08-09 08:24:16 · answer #1 · answered by JT B ford man 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Is he replacing both O2 sensors?
If so, $400 is not an unreasonable charge from a dealership for replacing both O2 sensors.
The O2 sensors for that vehicle for the OEM versions cost $125 each. So you're looking at $250 in parts alone. You're probably looking at 1.5-2hrs labor charge.
Don't use second hand O2 sensors on a Toyota/Lexus. I've had only bad experiences with them and ended up changing them out again for the OEM ones.
2007-08-09 08:26:16 · answer #2 · answered by hsueh010 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you don't know, you have no choice but to trust your mechanic or the dealer to do it for you, and pay the price.
Some vehicles have up to 4 O² sensors, and if all 4 need to be replaced at $125 each, that would be $500 right there just for parts, so the price is not necessarily out of line.
2007-08-09 08:25:59 · answer #3 · answered by oklatom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will have to find out which sensor is bad as there can be as many as 4 of them on your car. Depending on which one it is, it can be a 5 minute job to replace requiring a single wrench to do it. I recently replaced all 4 on my blazer in less than 15 minutes.
2007-08-09 10:22:08 · answer #4 · answered by Ron B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that is high for a 0-2 sensor,and your right they are a cheap part to buy ,the problem is you never know which one to buy unless a good shop can diagnose exactly which one it is,sometimes this can be done with a scanner to help narrow it down,that my be your only option is to get it scanned,putting the part in is easy,finding out which one it is can be difficult sometimes,good luck on it.
2007-08-09 08:25:38 · answer #5 · answered by dodge man 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Majority of that is from labor. Prices range due to brand name. O.E is fine, price isn't an issue. You can opt for the cheaper one.
2007-08-09 08:21:50 · answer #6 · answered by Saddler 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
unless they told you which one it is you have no idea. niether do I. as for the price, it seems high but it is a Lexus. once again, not sure which one it is or how hard it is to get to
2007-08-09 08:23:11 · answer #7 · answered by Christian 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to your local mechanic if you have one they will charge you alot less than the dealer
2007-08-09 08:22:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You actually have 2 of them. It can be done by any mechanic and maybe even you if you are mechanically inclined.
2007-08-09 08:24:00 · answer #9 · answered by Jody D 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋