Which Oxygen Sensor would you reccomend NTK (NGK) or Bosch?

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Which Oxygen Sensor would you reccomend NTK (NGK) or Bosch?

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Hey guys I need some help here, I suspect I have a bad oxygen sensor in my 94 touring wagon with stock ej22t set up. I have replaced it with a spare I had kicking around and things are looking better, they are both the stock Bosch oxygen sensor part #13250, my question is should I be buying a bosch sensor or can I use the NGK (NTK Oxygen Sensor) that is half the price? I would appreciate anyone's opinion on the situation. If you have used the NTK sensor please report back if you had any issues.
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Re: Which Oxygen Sensor would you reccomend NTK (NGK) or Bo

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As long as it's the same type of O2 sensor, it should be ok to use the NGK brand.
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Re: Which Oxygen Sensor would you reccomend NTK (NGK) or Bo

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$40 on Amazon for this Bosch w/the correct connector. I didn't want to have to splice (O2 wires can't be soldered easily due to the type of metal).
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Re: Which Oxygen Sensor would you reccomend NTK (NGK) or Bo

Post by scoobydoo94turbo »

Thanks for the reply! I checked out amazon and shipping is to United States only, reviews are not all that good also, one guy had a sensor DOA and the other died a year later. I think ill try the NTK Oxygen Sensor for now, its only $90 at a local part place. Its local so if I have any issues its an easy exchange or return.
05 Forester XT 2.5L Turbo DD 250,000km R.I.P
94 Legacy Turbo Touring Wagon 412,000km ) R.I.P
91 Legacy Sport Sedan 136,017km (parts car) R.I.P
04 Impreza TS Wagon 230,000km timing idler failed, being rebuilt!
94 Legacy Turbo Sedan 285,000km Mint DD
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