Mechanics **** a**

[Louisiana_CRX 5,000+ posts]

bypass them bishs //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/fyi.gif.9f1f679348da7204ce960cfc74bca8e0.gif

 

[15nissen 10+ year member]

I just changed my boss's o2 sensors in her olds. I did both, upflow and down flow. Its plug and play. All you really need is a socket set, swivel, and maybe a breaker bar. Took 45 minutes.

They were $ 75 each though.

 

[I Like Waffle]

I replaced the o2 sensor in my 81 pontiac (350) which was in the back of the right header. Had to take the wheel and fender well out to get to it, but it was only 20 bucks. Stripped the header threads pulling the old one out as it was rusted in. Got the new one in though, hasnt fell out yet. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/cool.gif.3bcaf8f141236c00f8044d07150e34f7.gif

Whats wrong with overcharging people btw? Everyone *****es about it, but if you have the chance to get over on someone for your own better interest, why not? I bet every single person on here that complains would do the same thing. Although i do agree charging someone that much to replace two sensors is pretty up there. But when someone has no mechanical knowledge they wouldnt know the diff. When i do work for people i base my charge on my stereotypical assumption of how much money they have, i think thats fair enough. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[jco1385 5,000+ posts]

bypass them bishs //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/fyi.gif.9f1f679348da7204ce960cfc74bca8e0.gif

and run super lean //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/fyi.gif.9f1f679348da7204ce960cfc74bca8e0.gif

 

[Ignatowski 5,000+ posts]

changing an o2 sensor is as easy as changing a spark plug - buy your own and install it yourself....most cars have more than one......

As for the throttle sensor,its not hard either..get the book and do it yourself....Maintnence IMO is best when done DIY

 

[natisfynest 10+ year member]

changing an o2 sensor is as easy as changing a spark plug - buy your own and install it yourself....most cars have more than one......As for the throttle sensor,its not hard either..get the book and do it yourself....Maintnence IMO is best when done DIY

i use to hate people with this mentality but know mechanicall know how that why i always charged 3 diff rates

1 i do the work and supply parts

2 i do the work and use your parts

3 i fix what you ****ed up with your parts or replace with my parts

 

[HeadCase 10+ year member]

You need your before cat O2 sensors, the after cat sensors can be deleted with a PCM tune. With just front sensors my truck runs insanely rich...not sure about making it run lean.....

 

[1phatclipse]

I replaced the o2 sensor in my 81 pontiac (350) which was in the back of the right header. Had to take the wheel and fender well out to get to it, but it was only 20 bucks. Stripped the header threads pulling the old one out as it was rusted in. Got the new one in though, hasnt fell out yet. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/cool.gif.3bcaf8f141236c00f8044d07150e34f7.gif
Whats wrong with overcharging people btw? Everyone *****es about it, but if you have the chance to get over on someone for your own better interest, why not? I bet every single person on here that complains would do the same thing. Although i do agree charging someone that much to replace two sensors is pretty up there. But when someone has no mechanical knowledge they wouldnt know the diff. When i do work for people i base my charge on my stereotypical assumption of how much money they have, i think thats fair enough. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

having fair prices,good work, and treating everyone the way you yourself would like to be treated will earn you alot more business......but I understand where your coming from on the "base my charge on my stereotypical assumption of how much money they have", I love to charge these snooty rich asssholes more because they can afford it and deserve it ...sometimes!....but in the end youll get alot more business having good prices and good work and being fair to everyone

 

[1phatclipse]

i use to hate people with this mentality but know mechanicall know how that why i always charged 3 diff rates
1 i do the work and supply parts

2 i do the work and use your parts

3 i fix what you ****ed up with your parts or replace with my parts

But dont you hate it when the diy can do it better then you lol, not to mention at a fraction of the price......I love pissing off smartass know it all mechanics!!!!!

 

[delvryboy 5,000+ posts]

o2 sensors sensors vary in price for everything, i had a volvo s80 tt and those are like 399 each our cost and theres 4, your lucky its that cheap. also i dont see why you think a shop should give hand outs, were here to make money. like everyone else....

What year? They are about $100 each.

 

[scott s 10+ year member]

you guys are forgetting the cost involved in running a garage. all parts dont cost the same either. go to autozone and get your scanned then when you keep throwing parts at it and it doesn't fix it. quess what that mechanic is needed. your paying for knowledge my friend and its not cheap.

 

[15nissen 10+ year member]

and run super lean //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/fyi.gif.9f1f679348da7204ce960cfc74bca8e0.gif

LOL it will not run lean, your fuel economy is the only thing that is going to suffer, due to the engine running rich. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/fyi.gif.9f1f679348da7204ce960cfc74bca8e0.gif

 

[Ken448 10+ year member]

I know of a lot of shops that charge a mark up on parts. It would be the same exact part you would buy at Autozone and they run down their and pick it up, and come back and charge an extra 10% or so.

DUH?? How else would you recommend they make the money they need to cover lights, building, heat, gas, employees, benefits, advertising?? Sheesh. They know what you dont. People pay for knowledge.

 

[gotparts90 10+ year member]

you guys are forgetting the cost involved in running a garage. all parts dont cost the same either. go to autozone and get your scanned then when you keep throwing parts at it and it doesn't fix it. quess what that mechanic is needed. your paying for knowledge my friend and its not cheap.

x2 its cost alot to run a garage and the mark up on parts goes to keeping the lights on.

go to mcdonalds and ***** about how they want x dollars for a burger when I can go to the grocery store and buy that much meat for so much cheaper.

 

[jco1385 5,000+ posts]

LOL it will not run lean, your fuel economy is the only thing that is going to suffer, due to the engine running rich. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/fyi.gif.9f1f679348da7204ce960cfc74bca8e0.gif

i meant rich

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i'm not too sharp today