Oxygen Sensor for 2011-2012 BMW X3 & More - Bosch 17231

$238.99

Part number: 17231

UPC: 028851172318

Condition: New

Weight: 0.37 LBS

Item Package Quantity: 1

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Bosch Oxygen Sensor P/N:17231

$238.99

Description

Bosch 17231 oxygen sensor for the 2011-2012 BMW X3 6-cylinder 3.0L and other vehicles measures the air-fuel ratio in the exhaust and reports it to the engine computer. This Bosch O2 sensor is an upstream wide-band unit, so the computer gets continuous readings for mixture control.

Planar pump-cell wide-band design that measures across the full lambda range
Reaches operating temperature in under 7 seconds, with an integrated heater element
Metal housing and TSP coating to resist vibration, corrosion and contamination
Built to withstand exhaust gas temperatures up to 1,880°F

Quick facts

Part: Bosch 17231 oxygen sensor
Fits: the 2011-2012 BMW X3 6-cylinder 3.0L and other vehicles
Position: Upstream
Material: Metal housing
Condition: New

A failing oxygen sensor can show up as a check engine light, a rough idle or higher fuel use, but other faults cause the same signs. With the engine off and cool, look over the wiring and connector for cracks or melted insulation, and have a shop read the codes before you replace the sensor.

Fits

As an oxygen sensor for the 2011-2012 BMW X3 6-cylinder 3.0L, it is a direct-fit replacement, and the 2011 BMW 528i 6-cylinder 3.0L takes it too. This listing is one upstream sensor, and each of these cars takes one.

Specifications

Fit and size

Position: Upstream
Quantity per vehicle: 1
Thread size: M18 - 1.5
Hex size: 22 mm
Overall length: 34.1 in
Length (sealing surface to end of connector): 32.9 in
Terminal quantity: 6

Build and materials

Sensor type: Wide-band
Housing material: Metal
Mounting type: Threaded
Wiring harness: included
Condition: New
Warranty: Bosch 1-year, unlimited-mileage warranty for non-commercial passenger cars and light trucks

In the box

One oxygen sensor with its wiring harness.

Installation notes

Conductive anti-seize is pre-applied to the threads.
The connector is a direct-fit type.

Manufacturer's description

Product specs

Vehicles it fits

Interchange numbers

Buyer's Q&A

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this oxygen sensor replacement for the 2011-2012 BMW X3 6-cylinder 3.0L an upstream sensor?

Yes. Bosch 17231 is listed as an upstream sensor, and it fits the 2011-2012 BMW X3 6-cylinder 3.0L, which takes one.

Does this wide-band oxygen sensor come with its wiring harness?

Yes. The sensor comes with its wiring harness, and the threads already carry conductive anti-seize.

What thread size and hex size does this oxygen sensor have?

Bosch 17231 has an M18 - 1.5 thread and a 22 mm hex. Overall length is 34.1 in, and the connector end sits 32.9 in from the sealing surface.

What makes this Bosch premium oxygen sensor a wide-band type?

It uses a planar pump-cell design that measures the air-fuel ratio continuously across the full lambda range, which gives the engine computer more than the limited feedback of a switching sensor.

How long is the Bosch warranty on this oxygen sensor?

Bosch backs the sensor with a 1-year, unlimited-mileage warranty for non-commercial passenger cars and light trucks.

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