02 Sensor Check engine light 97 Geo

[jbbcd]

Hello,
I was at a local auto parts store to buy a new O2 Sensor. The parts book says there is an "Up Stream" & "Down Stream O2 Sensor" in my vehicle.
I would like to change the O2 Sensor that is right in front of the engine.
Which O2 sensor do I purchase??
The Up Stream or the down stream??
Thanx

[Johnny Mullet]

Upstream in the one you want.

[Mike_Van]

The context of the term they use is up-stream of (i.e. before) the Cat. converter. The one before and after the Cat are used to assess the Cat. efficiency.

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