Can I use carb cleaner to clean O2 sensor?

[ginagin]

I bought used O2 sensors, I was told to clean them with carb cleaner, however, Haynes says do not do it.
I want to know if anyone has cleaned them this way. I would hate to break them before I can use them...
Thanks,

[esse10]

no, Everybody I talked to say's not to mess with them just replace. there only like 40-60 bucks not worth tinkering with unless you have lot's of free time.

[BLU1.8T]

idk where you guys get your parts from but o2 sensors at a local auto parts store are 140-160$ but you can also get a do it yourself o2 sensor for 50-60$ but you hafto wire it up..

[Smileybug]

Plenty of VW parts suppliers online that sell O2 sensors for under $100.

[D2Beetle]

To my knowledge O2 Sensors are one time use and cannot be cleaned. Any cleaning compound fouls it as it burns off.

[SixChuter]

Originally Posted by BLU1.8T

idk where you guys get your parts from but o2 sensors at a local auto parts store are 140-160$ but you can also get a do it yourself o2 sensor for 50-60$ but you hafto wire it up..

You can get them from GermanAutoParts.com for $79.50/front and $93.75/rear.

[mskiba2]

NO NO NO NO NEVER !!!!
You could ruin a good one!