What you guys using for an oxygen sensor wrench?

[J7319M]

After having that misfire, I know it's just a matter of time before the catalytic converter is toast. I watched a YouTube video on how to do a back pressure test. All you do is remove the upstream oxygen sensor and install a back pressure gauge. You're not suppose to have more than 2 PSI back pressure at any RPM. What's a good oxygen sensor wrench?

 

[REDCRAPGP]

Crescent wrench or I bought a o2 socket wrench but u can also wrench them from autozone etc

 

[BillBoost37]

Based on most of our sensors being a long body, I picked up the one that is open, the ratchet goes on the side of it.

 

[Z34Phoenix]

I have the socket that has an offset for the rachet. Works great and fits anywhere an O2 can

 

[J7319M]

Bill, you mean the crowfoot style right? Is there any specific brand or part number you prefer?

 

[Explicit_Spade]

They're all about the same. I think both mine are "OEM" brand or whatever Autozone carries.

 

[Bio248]

why can't you just use a wrench like a normal human being?

 

[BillBoost37]

This is the style I use. I find it much easier than trying to stuff a wrench down behind the motor and not getting decent leverage.
http://www.harborfreight.com/3-8-eighth-inch-offset-oxygen-sensor-wrench-97177.html

 

[Bio248]

i understand why, i guess i just never had any issues with it and i had it in/out more than a handful of times.

 

[BillBoost37]

I've had a few roll in that required the car running to keep the pipe hot in order to get the damn thing out. It's amazing how much of a fighter they can be at times.

 

[jkroll17]

There's a nice o2 sensor snap-on wrench I use that's perfect. Its a bent handle and the socket part swivels. If you don't mind spending money that is on something you could use a regular wrench for



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[nik12937]

I'd avoid the auto zone crap, mine flexed open way too much and rounded off my downstream of. I got a decent one from NAPA and it has zero flex.