Q: Can you replace a o2 uupper or downstream sensor if you have a faulty flex pipe?

asked by on February 20, 2018

Can you replace an o2 Upper or Downstream Sensor with a faulty flex pipe?

My car has 85470 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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