Dodge Repair: oxygen sensors Down vs. Up, difference?, dodge ram 1500, statistical variance
QuestionHi:
In reference to the Bosch 13100 and the original factory installed oxygen sensor installed on a 1996 Dodge Ram 1500 PU with 5.2L engine.
What is the physical difference between an upstream and a downstream OR a "before" and "after" C.convertor oxygen sensor as far as the physical or technical performance? Should both sensors be the same brand? Should both sensors be the exact same brand & part #?? What is the statistical variance among using any two 4 wire sensors? what is the statistical variance using 2 different brands of sensors? Should they both be the same type as far as titanium or zirconium composition? When I first rectified the check engine light, I installed a Bosch # 13100 in the downstream position. Some references label this Bosch sensor as an upstream part #. This worked as far as the check engine light being off. I now have a check engine oxygen sensor code Bank 1 sensor = slow response. Should I unbolt this Bosch & install it in the upstream position & buy a new one for the downstream position? or Is the difference between an upstream vs. downstream sensor really not significant? Is the physical size dimension, diameter, & threads / inch the same? I did not find this info on the Internet.
Thank you,
Answeru wont find any info like that because it is irrelevant to anything that u want or need to do.
If the parts places says there are different numbers for different banks and up and down U will just haft to go with it as far as the 2 and 4 wire system get the one that is designed for your truck.