o2 sensor removal socket

[vanuatoo]

I need to replace Bank 2 Sensor 1. Which o2 socket would you recommend? There are many choices on Amazon.

[hawairish]

12 hours ago, vanuatoo said:

I need to replace Bank 2 Sensor 1. Which o2 socket would you recommend? There are many choices on Amazon.

I recommend renting a kit from a local auto parts store if you have no long-term need for them. Just be sure to check how much time they allow for loaning-out. 
 

Beyond that, if really wanting to own a kit, get something with a variety since each sensor takes a little different effort to remove. B2S1 should be fairly easy to access. B1S1 is the pain. Both S2 are easy access. 

[vanuatoo]

39 minutes ago, hawairish said:

I recommend renting a kit from a local auto parts store if you have no long-term need for them. Just be sure to check how much time they allow for loaning-out. 
 

Beyond that, if really wanting to own a kit, get something with a variety since each sensor takes a little different effort to remove. B2S1 should be fairly easy to access. B1S1 is the pain. Both S2 are easy access. 

Do I understand right that B2 is the driver side?

[Strato_54]

Bank 1 is usually determined by the location of cylinder 1. Sensor 1 is Pre-catalytic and sensor 2 is after. I just took an old socket and cut a notch out of the side, and filed down the edge.

 

EDIT: NO IM WRONG. it is bank 2 on the VQ but its still determined by the 1st cylinder

Edited November 18, 2022 by Strato_54

[hawairish]

On the VQ 3.5L, passenger side is B1, driver side is B2…and I’m fairly certain the same is true for the VG 3.3L engine. It is determined by whichever side has the forward-most cylinder. 

[vanuatoo]

Unfortunately I don't live in USA and there is no auto parts store from which I can borrow the tools.

 

https://www.amazon.com/BTSHUB-Oxygen-Replace-Sensors-Universal/dp/B08G8R347J/ref=sr_1_5?crid=9ZINRG4E2NFW&keywords=oxygen+sensor+socket+1%2F2+drive&qid=1668760889&s=automotive&sprefix=oxygen+sensor+socket+1%2Cautomotive%2C305&sr=1-5

 

Will this kit be ok for all sensors?

[hawairish]

12 hours ago, vanuatoo said:

Unfortunately I don't live in USA and there is no auto parts store from which I can borrow the tools.

 

https://www.amazon.com/BTSHUB-Oxygen-Replace-Sensors-Universal/dp/B08G8R347J/ref=sr_1_5?crid=9ZINRG4E2NFW&keywords=oxygen+sensor+socket+1%2F2+drive&qid=1668760889&s=automotive&sprefix=oxygen+sensor+socket+1%2Cautomotive%2C305&sr=1-5

 

Will this kit be ok for all sensors?

 

Gotcha.  Sorry, was browsing from the mobile site and couldn't see your location or truck.

 

That kit looks suitable; looks fairly identical to the set I rented a few months ago.  The straight socket is great for the lowers, while the crowfoot ones more suitable for the uppers due to working space. 

[2000Pathfinder]

I have an O2 sensor that flags the Service Engine Soon. More of a nuiance but..when I asked at the dealer in passing they said that the ECU would need to be updated since the software was not compatible to the new sensors.  I have yet to do it then.  However I am restoring my Pathfinder and am intersted if you have replaced your sensors yet.