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Just spent $150 on a 'universal' O2 sensor socket that stripped the sensor on my first try

The thing was basically a fancy chrome paperweight, and I had to torch the old sensor out anyway. Anyone know a brand that actually works on rusted-in sensors?
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lindagreen
lindagreen3mo ago
Sounds like a skill issue. Just soak it in penetrating oil next time.
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lunah86
lunah863mo ago
Read somewhere that a mix of acetone and ATF works better than most store bought stuff.
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mitchell.wade
@lindagreen my buddy snapped a cheap HF socket and the sensor, and the torch trick still worked for him.
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