Hi all a few questions o2 code and maintenance

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I have a 2000 with 282k miles and it’s throwing a code for the bank 1,sensor 1,02 sensor. Is this something I need to replace immediately or can it wait? Is there any other maintenance that should be on my radar with this mileage? Thank you!
 
You should make it a priority. If that O2 sensor is bad, the ECU is changing the fuel map to compensate and could end up fouling your catalytic converter. That's the difference in a $100 repair now vs. a $1000 repair then.

Dozens of maintenance threads you can browse, several recent ones. If the heater t's haven't been done, that's one to look at. Otherwise depends on what's been done prior and when.
 
You should make it a priority. If that O2 sensor is bad, the ECU is changing the fuel map to compensate and could end up fouling your catalytic converter. That's the difference in a $100 repair now vs. a $1000 repair then.

Dozens of maintenance threads you can browse, several recent ones. If the heater t's haven't been done, that's one to look at. Otherwise depends on what's been done prior and when.
should I get all of them done together or just the problem one? Thanks for the reply
 
I have done 2 of these in the past 3 years. I just do each one as it pops up. It’s either a 15 min job or a 30 min job. Either way, not very difficult if you have the correct tools (ie wrench or O2 socket). My 2 failed about 35,000 miles apart so I really wouldn’t sweat doing them all unless you just want piece of mind. Also, do them asap cause your truck will also most likely run better.
 
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