How long does it take to replace all 4 O2 sensors on the RS6 :)

[TozoM8]

let see who's guess is the closest.

[marklar182]

3 hrs (for a pro like yourself!)

[JSRS6]

Is this a "by the book" answer?

4 hours is my guess.

[speedtrapped]

My mechanic did it in 4.5 hours

[DHall1]

my guess is someone has found a shortcut.

2 hrs

[TozoM8]

It took me 3 hours. Next time will me 2.5 hours.

[marklar182]

Winner!

Any tips for us novices?

[TozoM8]

Yes. Unplug the old sensors, cut off the connectors, tape the new sensors to the cables, lower the engine/trans, remove the old sensors, pull the cables to get the new sensors down, install them then plug them in.

[JSRS6]

This assumes you don't have to unclip or cut zip ties as the cable are supposed to be secured out of the way. You can usually reach the securing points from underneath, just something to keep in mind if you just start yanking, and the cables aren't free.

[DHall1]

yeah yeah, we would have had a tie if it was Tozo's next set.




http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPwrodxghrw
Winner!

Any tips for us novices?

[MORS6]

It took me 3 hours. Next time will me 2.5 hours.

I really think you could have done it in 2 hours if the shop was empty and I kept quiet and out of the way. BTW I averaged 22.1 mpg @ 76 mph on the way home. I had been getting approx 19 - 20 mpg at 69 - 71 mph previous times I've made the same trip.

[speedtrapped]

thats interesting, I had my o2's and maf changed before the mid atl dyno day, drove the beast 260 miles each way....averaged 20.8 mile per

[MORS6]

thats interesting, I had my o2's and maf changed before the mid atl dyno day, drove the beast 260 miles each way....averaged 20.8 mile per

I was over 24 mpg for the first 50 or so miles when my average speed was still a touch below 70. MPG started dropping and MPH started rising quickly once I cleared the city / suburbs and was able to get in a few spirited runs. If I was worried about gas mileage I'd have bought a Prius but was surprised at how high it was. I think I could have gotten 25+ if I set the cruise on 65 - before I fell asleep and died. The beast deserves better than to go out in a fiery crash with the cruise set at 65 and a driver asleep at the wheel.

[speedtrapped]

i was actually referring to my mileage as a bage of honor, I-95 I was cruising 80mph for very long stretches

[MORS6]

I think Illinois was trying to fix their state budget with speeding tickets yesterday so I didn't have nearly as much fun as I should. Off topic did you get RS6 from elite motors online? They had two listed on ebay I was going up to look at - but they were gone before I made it there.

[speedtrapped]

Bingo on Elite.....it was duckwingduck's beast

[JRS-RS6]

i was actually referring to my mileage as a bage of honor, I-95 I was cruising 80mph for very long stretches

It was pretty sloppy down your way Saturday night. I drove 200 miles down, drove around 100 miles and 200 miles back up. 19.8 mpg

[TozoM8]

I really think you could have done it in 2 hours if the shop was empty and I kept quiet and out of the way. BTW I averaged 22.1 mpg @ 76 mph on the way home. I had been getting approx 19 - 20 mpg at 69 - 71 mph previous times I've made the same trip.

So 12% increase in mpg.10k/year =1200 extra miles =55gallons at $3.50 =$192.50 saved it pays for itself.

[Rhino315]

A master technician like you, taking a coffee break, I'll say a couple of hours. That's it

[audiprotn]

Anyone could provide part numbers for O2 sensors?

Are these correct for primary? http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/raframecatalog.php?catalog=23&partnum=16544&a=FR23-16544-23383

[Dmb408]

Tozo, dumb question, where do you work, or do you have contact info? I live in Chicago too and have always wondered (figured I should get your contact info before I have an issue). I saw those ones at Elite too, before I bought mine, who bought one of them though? I am not following the chain.

[audiprotn]

I saw those ones at Elite too, before I bought mine, who bought one of them though? I am not following the chain.
Elite motors in Mundelein?

[TozoM8]

Rolling Meadows. Email me at tozoa8 at yahoo dot com for more details.

[Dmb408]

Thanks Tozo.

Yes Elite in Mundelein, we are talking about when they had two daytona gray ones at one time and the lower mileage one sold right?

[audiprotn]

My friend bought one two months ago (he is here on the forums) from them.
Salesman told us that they recently sold another one, just like that one.

[cmore]

To confirm to change all four C5 RS6 O2 sensors you don't need to completely remove the engine? Only slightly lower?