1996 Saturn SC2 oxygen sensors

1996 SATURN SC2
145,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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KANCAR
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My engine service light is on all the time . had codes read. was told that both oxygen sensors need to be replaced. can i use universal sensors for both. was also told car would drive fine just as it is by some people. how important is it that i change the sensors. what are the short and long term consequences of not changing it.
Apr 13, 2010 at 7:10 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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Driving with bad o2 sensors will damage ur cat build up excessive carbon in ur engine.could cause ur car to run lean also.u can use universal o2 sensors u just have to wire them up.what codes did u have what numbers are they u usually don't get two bad sensors at the same time.let me know.
Apr 13, 2010 at 9:19 PM
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