In a message dated 98-08-14 01:19:37 EDT, Modl6971 writes:

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 In a message dated 98-08-13 15:16:03 EDT, cjquijano@COMPUSERVE.COM writes:

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  The problems started at 33,000 miles.  the rear (good news... it has two)
  O2 sensor went out.  the emissions warrenty covers the sensor for
  2yr/24,000miles.  I complained and the dealer paid labor and VW paid for
  the part.  However, this part should have lasted for 90,000+ miles.  Total
  cost of repair was $500.
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 Hey Chris, just thought that you should know that an O2 sensors last
gernerally around 30k to 60k.  Ever since OBD 2 came out, wich is required on
all new cars since 1996 to have the "On Board Diagnostics" capabilities, every
little glitch, wether it's in the fuel injection or the emissions, it will be
caught and recorded by the engine computer. This is a big plus in engine
longevity. It will always be running perfect and will last.  Not like the
older cars were if the O2 sensor went out for a moment, the car ran bad, and
then you bring it to your tech to check it out, and off-course the tech cant
duplicate it or find a problem. The probem then occures again at a later date,
but is worse, and then it's too late because now the CAT converter has melted
down and the engine is loosing power.   Thanks to OBD 2 it's to your major
benifit.
  Your VR6 Eurovan will outlast any vanagon by a few 100K.  Enjoy your
wonderfully engineerd van. >>

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