SilverBulletZ06
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This. A few spots are annoying to fit a socket and ratchet. 22mm took it right off without a problem.
Oxygen Sensor Wrench/Socket
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This. A few spots are annoying to fit a socket and ratchet. 22mm took it right off without a problem.
slodat
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Ive been a professional auto tech for 14 years and the socket with the offset 3/8 drive is the one i use the most. It is especially handy when combined with an impact to jar it free. I find u can get the most leverage on the sensor with that style tool. Its also ideal for doing those downstream 02s that are between the pipe and the floor. Max leverage at an angle. Each style has its place though. There are those o2 sensors that no matter what tool u have the threads are coming out with it.
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toolaholic
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You can’t get this anymore. I like it! It’s built like a tank! FLEXHEAD 02 – Flexible Head 22mm Oxygen Sensor Wrench https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000TQ2T2M/?tag=atomicindus08-20
hangfirew8
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Now that's an innovative tool. Taking a technique used for years, and making it official. I like it. Lisle does offer a bounty for tool ideas, I wonder if this is one of them.
Yes you are exactly right about...."depends how much clearance you have around the 02 sensor"....because I have seen some where it's a tight fit to get a tool in there around it, etc. also have seen some Oxygen Sensors and Air/Fuel Ratio Sensors that have a small metal covering around.
This then calls for a specific type of 02 sensor socket to be thin enough to slip up and over-around the 02 sensor with just enough clearance to grab a good fit around it.
Could you post a picture of that OTC sensor socket or at least a site on where to purchase it from?
I also own a 2008 Tacoma and recently have been in the market for a good O2 Sensor tool for removal and installation.
Also I am the only one that works on my wife's 2016 4Runner and daughter's 2012 Tacoma as well and like yourself, I'd like a good reliable specific tool to have when working on our vehicles.
Thanks in advance.
EDIT UPDATE: Well after researching and all I purchased three different styles of Oxygen Sensor and Air/Fuel Ratio Sensor sockets. Starting from left to right.
The first one is made by a manufacture known as CTA ($13.06)? Never heard of them before
but went ahead and purchased this socket specifically for the purpose of it's "thin walled" design. It was purchased through Carid.
The second one is made by SP Tools (Schley Products $24.68). It was purchased from Toolsource, because of it's capability to fit in very tight places. This unique tool has been designed to R&R "CAN" type shielded oxygen sensors and air fuel sensors currently found on later models vehicles. The depth and outer diameter of the socket are critical features enabling it to fit in the limited space of the heat shield. For maximum strength this 6 point tool is forged steel and comes in the SP High Tech black finish.
The third/last one is just a standard basic style socket type made from Koken ($32.65). I love Koken tools to me they are one of the best types of manufacture tools to have. It was purchased straight from Japan, Rakuten.
Yes a bit overboard on sockets but still satisfied.
This then calls for a specific type of 02 sensor socket to be thin enough to slip up and over-around the 02 sensor with just enough clearance to grab a good fit around it.
Could you post a picture of that OTC sensor socket or at least a site on where to purchase it from?
I also own a 2008 Tacoma and recently have been in the market for a good O2 Sensor tool for removal and installation.
Also I am the only one that works on my wife's 2016 4Runner and daughter's 2012 Tacoma as well and like yourself, I'd like a good reliable specific tool to have when working on our vehicles.
Thanks in advance.
EDIT UPDATE: Well after researching and all I purchased three different styles of Oxygen Sensor and Air/Fuel Ratio Sensor sockets. Starting from left to right.
The first one is made by a manufacture known as CTA ($13.06)? Never heard of them before
but went ahead and purchased this socket specifically for the purpose of it's "thin walled" design. It was purchased through Carid.The second one is made by SP Tools (Schley Products $24.68). It was purchased from Toolsource, because of it's capability to fit in very tight places. This unique tool has been designed to R&R "CAN" type shielded oxygen sensors and air fuel sensors currently found on later models vehicles. The depth and outer diameter of the socket are critical features enabling it to fit in the limited space of the heat shield. For maximum strength this 6 point tool is forged steel and comes in the SP High Tech black finish.
The third/last one is just a standard basic style socket type made from Koken ($32.65). I love Koken tools to me they are one of the best types of manufacture tools to have. It was purchased straight from Japan, Rakuten.
Yes a bit overboard on sockets but still satisfied.
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plinker
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I had to change an o2 sensor in a Toyota truck ('06?) a month or so ago, simple two bolt flange deal with studs. The nuts holding it were actually rusted off, hence it being loose and throwing a code.
I had bought a Napa sensor socket kit quite a while ago, Havent really used the o2 sockets much. Easier to do the "cut the wire, use socket to remove, chase threads, wrench to install". I have not had to remove a good sensor & reuse it. Heat can be your friend as well.
I had bought a Napa sensor socket kit quite a while ago, Havent really used the o2 sockets much. Easier to do the "cut the wire, use socket to remove, chase threads, wrench to install". I have not had to remove a good sensor & reuse it. Heat can be your friend as well.
http://www.tooldiscounter.com/ItemD...MIwNCe95e_2QIVVxuBCh3GyAOAEAQYAyABEgIcIvD_BwE
I believe this was the original O2 sensor specialty tool. It's about half the price of Snap-on. I like it because it is 12 point on one side and 6 on the other.
I believe this was the original O2 sensor specialty tool. It's about half the price of Snap-on. I like it because it is 12 point on one side and 6 on the other.
Eric29
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This has never worked for me. It breaks. In fact, I think I have one of the reviews on it. I use a slotted socket.
bczygan
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Nice!
Power!
Bill
Wamsutta
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All the reviews I've read on Amazon of the cheaper sockets were about them breaking real easy; and then the some of the OTC's on Ebay were more expensive than the Snap-on, so I ended up buying the Snap-on. That Schley 66750B is another socket around the same price as the Snap-on by time you add shipping.
You guys are all suckers...! If an open end or 22mm crows foot won't get it, I reach for the biggest pipe wrench I can fit in there..... Works every damned time!
As for installing new ones, a gob of anti-seize and it'll come out no problem, even 4-5 salt-seasons later.
As for installing new ones, a gob of anti-seize and it'll come out no problem, even 4-5 salt-seasons later.
Wamsutta
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Some of you guys must be working on engines with an entire football field around the oxygen sensor. Try fitting your pipe wrench on the back of a GM V6.
toddmorr
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well i've been searching for months for this guy, patiently waiting for one to turn up anywhere. No luck.
2ndGearRubber
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I had one from Laser tools I got shipped in from the UK. Good idea, but doesn't work as good as you'd think. It broke after 10 or 15 uses. Also the vibrations will almost always kill the 02 sensor heater element. I avoid air hammering around 02 sensors when I can for this reason.
Shadowdog500
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I have this schley 67750 wrench and it works well for the few I do.
I was about $70. I think I got it from tooltopia.
You can see me using in at around 1:15 in this video
I was about $70. I think I got it from tooltopia.
You can see me using in at around 1:15 in this video
Lassen Forge
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Generally the issue is removing the O2 sensor, which normally means it's being replaced, so the vibration won't matter to the part getting recycled to the scrapheap.
I have a deep socket and a *very* shallow one, both impact rated, both Lisle, and they have yet to fail me. The shallow one takes some creative finagling to get the wires threaded but nothing unusual... but again, if I know the sensor is shot, clipping the wire at the top of the fubar sensor isn't a fatal issue.
Mark David
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Same here except sometime there isn't adequate room for using a wrench.
Wrench97
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The o2 sockets are ok if you need to reuse the sensor, otherwise cut the wires off and use either combination wrench or if one fits a deep 22mm socket. In very tight spots I've cut the sensor off and used a shallow socket.
Might be able to remove the terminals from the connector. They'll definitely fit thru' a box end. Though if the sensor is good why are you removing it
Wrench97
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Might be able to remove the terminals from the connector. They'll definitely fit thru' a box end. Though if the sensor is good why are you removing it
To replace the cat or pipe it's in
To replace the cat or pipe it's in
Ain't no salt or emissions testing down here so that never happens
Kidding aside if you're removing the pipe it should be easy enough to remove the O2 on the bench.
Wrench97
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Sometimes your doing a Toyota/Lexus and want to avoid removing the seat to unplug the sensor, it's all about the time. Or you are removing the exhaust to get access to drop the fuel tank
racin72charger
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I’ve always used and have been 98% successful using a Lisle brand crowfoot style socket, 3/8-1/2” adapter and my long flex head Snap-on ratchet. O2 sensors and diesel NOX sensors have come out without issue, a quick reef on the ratchet and they snap loose. Perhaps I’m just lucky.