Bosch Premium Thimble Type Sensors utilize an electrical heating element inside the thimble-shaped end to bring the sensor up to operating temperature in less than a minute. The patented thimble ceramic element featuring the Bosch patented Platinum Power Grid and the patented Bosch Double Layer Protection System optimize sensing, peak performance, and maximum service life.
This review is from: Bosch 13477 Oxygen Sensor, OE Type Fitment (Misc.)
I just received these oxygen sensors and these appear to be the OEM replacement part. These were about $25 cheaper than anyone else, they came in 2 days and I just installed them this morning in a 2000 BMW E46 323ci and noticed a big difference in MPG and the car seemed a little quicker as well. My car has 126,000 and was overdue for these - the original sensors were definitely worn. These are the pre-cat sensors by the way - E46's need post-cats as well
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This review is from: Bosch 13477 Oxygen Sensor, OE Type Fitment (Misc.)
The price and shipping are great. I found the shell of this is thinner than the old BMW piece. So you have use different socket to remove it. Of cause, you can borrow socket kit from Autozon. The front of the two pre-cat O2 sensors is little hard to remove, WD-40 will help. The new sensor is pre-coated with anti-seize compound which is also nice. 30 minute job if you do smoothly, just beware any parts falling under engine. Just installed, difference on gas consumption is not known. Acceleration is little better.
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