Just wondering what the expected life of the original oxygen sensor is for the 2 liter engines put in '96 golf. I am approaching 100,000miles and wondered if it made sense to replace it as a maintenance issue prior to failure. Thanx in advance, Andy
Expected life of Oxygen Sensor, 96 2.0L Golf
Jan 21, 2006
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They can last anywhere from 1000 miles to well over 100k miles. And yes I have replaced them at 1000 miles under warranty. Replacing it may pick up a few MPG.
I'm still on mine at 145K - haven't ever replaced it - which is probably not a good thing for the cat? Never failed emissions and my MPG hasn't really waivered since the car was new in 1995.
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