1st Gen R53 Cooper S Fuel mileage drop and motor hesitation

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    Tummi_Gummi New Member

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    #1 Tummi_Gummi, Sep 18, 2013
    Hey guys when i first got my mini i replaced the first oxygen sensor with a universal one from oriellys. It was a bosch sensor. Now my question is it alright to use the universal sensor? I saw people say that its not and others that it is. But my car hesitates when i drive it and i am only getting about 16-18mpg city and about 26 hwy. I have an 02 mcs.
     
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    #2 Crashton, Sep 18, 2013
    I used Bosch sensors in my MINI. Kept throwing codes so I replaced with NTN sensors & all is well. No experience with universal ones.
     
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    #3 Tummi_Gummi, Sep 18, 2013
    I keep getting a code for sensor voltage being out of wack. And engine running lean.
     
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    #4 minsanity, Sep 19, 2013
    Check fuel distribution & ignition: Filter & Pump/plugs, wires, coilpack
     
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    #5 Tummi_Gummi, Oct 7, 2013
    New NGK wires, fuel filter, ngk spark plugs. Where is this fuel distributor? Never heard of that one before. Whats it look like?
     

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