Oxygen Sensor Blended Program

OE Heritage

Bosch, Denso and NTK combine for over 270 years of OE heritage. That’s 270 years of assisting the OEM’s to develop the latest vehicle technology, including the evolution of the Oxygen Sensor.

Vehicles today are computers on wheels, and with US federal mandates to increase average MPG to 54.5 by 2025 they are becoming increasingly complex in order to meet that target.

99% of vehicles sold in North America have a Bosch, Denso or NTK Sensor*. They work with the OEM’s to create the vehicle platforms, so they know exactly what it takes when it comes time to replace an Oxygen Sensor.
*Passenger vehicles equipped with Oxygen Sensors

Bosch

Bosch is the largest automotive supplier in the World – working side by side with OEM’s for over 125 years. Inventing the Oxygen Sensor in the 1970’s, today Bosch is a leading Oxygen Sensor supplier to vehicle manufacturer’s globally and the leading aftermarket supplier of Oxygen Sensors in North America and the rest of the world.

Denso

An OE Heritage
DENSO is one of the world’s largest automotive component suppliers of advanced automotive technology and systems operating in over 30 countries. We supply every major auto manufacturer in the world, providing them with the quality and innovation they need to remain on the leading edge of automotive technology. For decades we have helped all of our customers to become giants in their industries.

Unsurpassed Quality
At DENSO we know that one of the major keys to success for our company and our customers is an unwavering commitment to quality. We strive for, and achieve, zero defects for parts manufactured in the millions in DENSO facilities that are ISO9000 and ISO14000 certified. This dedication to quality is clearly recognized by the industry as DENSO has received such prestigious awards as the Deming Award for Quality, the J.D. Power and Associates Chairman’s Award and numerous supplier awards for quality from companies like Toyota, General Motors and Daimler.

Better By Design
The DENSO commitment to quality, innovation, and advanced technology is the reason our automotive and heavy-duty components truly are better by design.

NTK

World Leading Supplier of OEM Oxygen Sensors – NTK Oxygen Sensors is a world leading supplier and manufacturer of original equipment Oxygen Sensors. We bring our expertise and innovation to the aftermarket to provide Oxygen Sensors with superior fit, form and function. When you require the best, count on NTK Oxygen Sensors to deliver.

“It’s What’s Inside the Box that Counts”

We supply the OE part from the OE manufacturer

With car complexity increasing, work with the brands you trust Bosch, DENSO, and NTK are the brands that make up nearly all OE brands.

OE fit no matter what the application

Short programs won’t give the coverage you need without universal sensors and full line single brand offerings don’t offer the peace of mind of an OE brand part, but by offering all of the major names in OE Oxygen Sensor technology the customer will get a reliable, OE fit oxygen sensor no matter what the application.

Design

Many technicians call the car dealer first for late model applications and that is why OE dealerships currently hold 35% of the market. The blend of Bosch, Denso and NTK allow the customer to have the same sensor that came off the vehicle go back on the vehicle, because who knows vehicle platform better than the company that helped design it? Now there is no need to call the dealership.

Oxygen Sensor Technology

Evolution from the original Oxygen Sensor to today

Collectively, Bosch, Denso and NTK have over 100 years of Oxygen Sensor manufacturing experience.

The Oxygen Sensor was invented the in the 70’s to communicate with a vehicle’s ECU whether the engine was running rich or lean, and since then has made great technological strides.

Unheated Oxygen Sensors

These were the very first sensors-- seen on vehicles from the mid 70’s into the early 2000’s. As the name implies, unheated sensors did not have an internal heater, relying solely on the exhaust gas to get the Oxygen Sensor up to operating temperature, which could take up to several minutes.

Heated Oxygen Sensors

Heated O2’s were first seen in the late 80’s and are still used today--primarily in downstream or post-cat positions. By incorporating an internal heater, some of these sensors are able to reach operating temperature in under 10 seconds and while more versatile than an unheated sensor, heated sensors are only capable of detecting whether an engine is running rich or lean, but not the extent of either side.

Wideband/Air Fuel Ratio Sensors

This is the latest and most advanced Oxygen Sensor technology. Wideband sensors can reach operating temperature is as little as 10 seconds, but more importantly they communicate to the ECU exactly how rich or lean the vehicle’s engine is running. Today most new vehicles have a Wideband A/F sensor in the pre catalytic position in order to maximize fuel efficiency and reach the target of 54.5 MPG by 2025.