Oxygen sensors on '06 Sonata
 

Is it really necessary to replace the O2 sensors at 45,000 miles as stated
in the maintenance list? Don't most sensors last much longer, and isn't the
normal procedure for most vehicles to wait until they fail or get slow as
indicated by the PCM throwing a code? Well over $400 for parts that really
are not needed seems a little steep. Granted, I am nowhere near that
mileage, but what other little surprises await us?

Re: Oxygen sensors on '06 Sonata
 

No, it isn't necessary to replace your oxygen sensors at 45k. Nor is it
recommended by Hyundai. I'm not sure what maintenance list you're looking
at (possibly you're dealer's wish-list), but oxygen sensor's are not on
Hyundai's maintenance schedule for this car anywhere.

You should probably get out your owners' manual and look through the
maintenance schedule there and compare it to whatever load of crap you're
currently using as a maintenance guide.

And you've got the oxygen sensor idea correct. Once one causes a check
engine lamp to illuminate, then it's time to replace it.

Re: Oxygen sensors on '06 Sonata
 

No, it isn't necessary to replace your oxygen sensors at 45k. Nor is it
recommended by Hyundai. I'm not sure what maintenance list you're looking
at (possibly you're dealer's wish-list), but oxygen sensor's are not on
Hyundai's maintenance schedule for this car anywhere.

You should probably get out your owners' manual and look through the
maintenance schedule there and compare it to whatever load of crap you're
currently using as a maintenance guide.

And you've got the oxygen sensor idea correct. Once one causes a check
engine lamp to illuminate, then it's time to replace it.

Re: Oxygen sensors on '06 Sonata
 

No, it isn't necessary to replace your oxygen sensors at 45k. Nor is it
recommended by Hyundai. I'm not sure what maintenance list you're looking
at (possibly you're dealer's wish-list), but oxygen sensor's are not on
Hyundai's maintenance schedule for this car anywhere.

You should probably get out your owners' manual and look through the
maintenance schedule there and compare it to whatever load of crap you're
currently using as a maintenance guide.

And you've got the oxygen sensor idea correct. Once one causes a check
engine lamp to illuminate, then it's time to replace it.

Re: Oxygen sensors on '06 Sonata
 

Okay, well I'm definitely confused. I looked at a Sonata owner's manual
and it's definitely not in there.

Re: Oxygen sensors on '06 Sonata
 

Okay, well I'm definitely confused. I looked at a Sonata owner's manual
and it's definitely not in there.

Re: Oxygen sensors on '06 Sonata
 

Okay, well I'm definitely confused. I looked at a Sonata owner's manual
and it's definitely not in there.

Re: Oxygen sensors on '06 Sonata
 

the Hyundai site that Bob mentions also shows replacing the FUEL TANK AIR
FILTER that I have been asking about that no one sems to know about, but
dealer where I tried to order the fuel tank air filter, said that it
involves revmoing the tank and the dealer has to do it....another dealer
gouge??

Re: Oxygen sensors on '06 Sonata
 

the Hyundai site that Bob mentions also shows replacing the FUEL TANK AIR
FILTER that I have been asking about that no one sems to know about, but
dealer where I tried to order the fuel tank air filter, said that it
involves revmoing the tank and the dealer has to do it....another dealer
gouge??

Re: Oxygen sensors on '06 Sonata
 

the Hyundai site that Bob mentions also shows replacing the FUEL TANK AIR
FILTER that I have been asking about that no one sems to know about, but
dealer where I tried to order the fuel tank air filter, said that it
involves revmoing the tank and the dealer has to do it....another dealer
gouge??

Re: Oxygen sensors on '06 Sonata
 

"Deck" <decan9@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:7912818bc281a31891a76c94bd660ab1@localhost.ta lkaboutautos.com...
> the Hyundai site that Bob mentions also shows replacing the FUEL TANK AIR
> FILTER that I have been asking about that no one sems to know about, but
> dealer where I tried to order the fuel tank air filter, said that it
> involves revmoing the tank and the dealer has to do it....another dealer
> gouge??
>

Another dealer gouge? What should the dealer do - provide you with written
instructions on how the home-owner can drop the tank and repair it himself
in under 1 hour as if this were an HGTV episode? It's an '06. Why are you
not just taking this to the dealer for warranty work?

--

-Mike-
mmarlowREMOVE@alltel.net

Re: Oxygen sensors on '06 Sonata
 

"Deck" <decan9@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:7912818bc281a31891a76c94bd660ab1@localhost.ta lkaboutautos.com...
> the Hyundai site that Bob mentions also shows replacing the FUEL TANK AIR
> FILTER that I have been asking about that no one sems to know about, but
> dealer where I tried to order the fuel tank air filter, said that it
> involves revmoing the tank and the dealer has to do it....another dealer
> gouge??
>

Another dealer gouge? What should the dealer do - provide you with written
instructions on how the home-owner can drop the tank and repair it himself
in under 1 hour as if this were an HGTV episode? It's an '06. Why are you
not just taking this to the dealer for warranty work?

--

-Mike-
mmarlowREMOVE@alltel.net

Re: Oxygen sensors on '06 Sonata
 

"Deck" <decan9@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:7912818bc281a31891a76c94bd660ab1@localhost.ta lkaboutautos.com...
> the Hyundai site that Bob mentions also shows replacing the FUEL TANK AIR
> FILTER that I have been asking about that no one sems to know about, but
> dealer where I tried to order the fuel tank air filter, said that it
> involves revmoing the tank and the dealer has to do it....another dealer
> gouge??
>

Another dealer gouge? What should the dealer do - provide you with written
instructions on how the home-owner can drop the tank and repair it himself
in under 1 hour as if this were an HGTV episode? It's an '06. Why are you
not just taking this to the dealer for warranty work?

--

-Mike-
mmarlowREMOVE@alltel.net

Re: Oxygen sensors on '06 Sonata
 

I have been building/rebuilding cars for 40 years and there is nothing that
I haven't done, including changing tank fuel pumps. rebuilt lots of engines
, differentials and trannys. I can change plugs, oil, tranny fluid etc. As
far as I'm concerned the dealer is there to provide the warranty service
and sell cars.

Re: Oxygen sensors on '06 Sonata
 

I have been building/rebuilding cars for 40 years and there is nothing that
I haven't done, including changing tank fuel pumps. rebuilt lots of engines
, differentials and trannys. I can change plugs, oil, tranny fluid etc. As
far as I'm concerned the dealer is there to provide the warranty service
and sell cars.