Hello all, I just found this forum and I am hoping someone here can help. I am going to attempt to change my front O2 sensor and spark plugs on my 04 Grand Am SE 4 cyl. I do have a few questions... The dealer wants $180 for the sensor and $85 to install. I can get an after market from Auto Zone for $65 and it looks like an install that I can do myself. So, my questions...
Has anyone had any experience with an after market O2 sensor and would you recommend this or the factory part that I can also get for $140? Is this a pretty easy piece to install and any pointers on installation? How about the spark plugs? Pretty easy to change myself? It looks like I just remove the ignition coil housing and pop out the old plugs. I am thinking of going with the iridium plugs for only a buck or two more per plug.
Thanks for the help and looking forward to spending some time around this forum.
DC
Has anyone had any experience with an after market O2 sensor and would you recommend this or the factory part that I can also get for $140? Is this a pretty easy piece to install and any pointers on installation? How about the spark plugs? Pretty easy to change myself? It looks like I just remove the ignition coil housing and pop out the old plugs. I am thinking of going with the iridium plugs for only a buck or two more per plug.
Thanks for the help and looking forward to spending some time around this forum.
DC