On Oct 27, 11:19 am, jim beam <spamvor...@bad.example.net> wrote:
> rao wrote:
> > On Oct 26, 5:42 pm, motsco_ <mots...@interbaun.com> wrote:
> >> rao wrote:
> >>> Hello,
> >>> I want to replace the oxygen sensor in my 98 civic (EX). I want to
> >>> buy a reliable sensor that's not very expensive. If you know of any
> >>> please recommend. Thanks
> >> -------------------------
>
> >> Which sensor are you wanting to replace, and why ? What's your mileage /
> >> history ?
>
> >> 'Curly'
>
> > Hello Curly,
> > I want to replace my oxygen sensor because my car failed the smog
> > test. According to the diagnosis I should replace o2 sensor as well
> > as rotor, cap, plug wires and plugs. My car has 115k miles and gives
> > decent mileage. The car's been great so far, never gave me any
> > problems. Thanks for any advice.
>
> did it fail because of a code? if so, what was it? among other things,
> you need it to know which of the two sensors present is out of spec.
>
> personally, i'd do the ignition stuff first, then see if the sensors are
> ok. use oem for cap and rotor, ngk or denso for plugs, and oem or ngk
> for plug leads*. you should also check the valve lash at this mileage -
> if it wasn't done at the last timing belt change.
>
> * regarding plug leads, oem are generally good, but i've not had a lot
> of luck with them at high mileage. the best overall quality and
> performance are ngk coiled core leads. they're about double normal
> price, but last forever and perform great.

In that case I will work on the ignition part first. Any
recommendations for the brands of the parts, rotor, cap, wires, and
plugs. Thanks.