O2 Sensor...

I have a 2000 Elantra - as luck would have it, right after my 60K warranty
ran out, the 'Check Engine Light' came on. A friend of mine who runs a
transmission business (who can check the codes) said that it's the O2
sensor, and that they're like $300 to replace!!!!

Is this true???

 

Bosch O2 sensors (OE Type) are $130-150. The rest will be labor.
Check around, I'm sure you can find a place that will do it for about
$200.

 

Thanks!

 

True or not, check the emissions warranty.

 

Hyundai Oxygen sensor is cheaper than Bosch aftermarket sensor.

 

Cheaper or not, I didn't suggest buying a Bosch Wideband sesnor, just
a standard OE Type. If the warranty doesn't cover it I'd trust the
Bosch sensor to last a lot longer and be more accurate than the
Hyundai-built sensor. Plus, I'd be willing to bet that any Hyundai
dealer will charge more than $130 for the sensor (plus another $75-150
for labor), even if it is only half that price.

 

"OE Type" or not(you don't know that), don't assume aftermaket part is cheaper
than Hyundai replacement part, OK?

No, Hyundai does not bulid the sensors. They are made by KEFICO. More reliable
than Bosch sensors. And cheaper too.

 

Sounds high as most oxygen sensors for american cars run much lower,
many only about $60.

 

Bosch sensors are notorious as aftermarket replacements on chrysler cars
and probably just as bad on Hyundai. Better stick with the Hyundai
sensor.