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Old Oct 8, 2011 | 01:12 PM
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Tire Pressure Sensor Replacement

I have subsequently learned that while some state that TPMS batteries will last 10 years, in the real world it seems like 5-6 years at the most. I just discovered Oro-Tek

http://www.orotekusa.com/emb/RUready/ru-ready.htm

I found Oro-Tek TPMS for $79.17 each from DP-Accessories on Ebay. FYI oediscountparts.com was $162 each or OEM units. I let you know how it all works out
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Old Oct 8, 2011 | 03:44 PM
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Originally Posted by AgSilver
I have subsequently learned that while some state that TPMS batteries will last 10 years, in the real world it seems like 5-6 years at the most. I just discovered Oro-Tek

http://www.orotekusa.com/emb/RUready/ru-ready.htm

I found Oro-Tek TPMS for $79.17 each from DP-Accessories on Ebay. FYI oediscountparts.com was $162 each or OEM units. I let you know how it all works out
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Yes 5-6 year life, and the 03-04 55's have the High Order TPMS so make sure you get the right ones.
Luke at Tire Rack has them for about $90 each and you might be able to deal with him if you buy a set of tires and sensors at the same time, worth a try.
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Old Oct 8, 2011 | 04:25 PM
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UK ones are also different, but life span is 5-6 years, had to change all mine over a 3 mnths period as the batts died
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Old Oct 8, 2011 | 07:29 PM
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I read in an article (Underhood service magazine) that tpms life is shortened because of temperature changes and driving durations and such. Especially people who take lots of short trips.
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Old Oct 9, 2011 | 04:28 AM
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Yes 5-6 year life, and the 03-04 55's have the High Order TPMS so make sure you get the right ones.
Luke at Tire Rack has them for about $90 each and you might be able to deal with him if you buy a set of tires and sensors at the same time, worth a try.
Thanks for the info - - - I saw a previous post re Tire Rack. I thought I would go ahead and be the Guinea pig for the Oro-Tek TPMS which claim to be the High Order units. I like their business model which is based on the fact that there are zillions of TPMS that are just now starting to fail. I'll keep 'yall advised
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Old Oct 27, 2011 | 06:42 AM
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Thanks for the info - - - I saw a previous post re Tire Rack. I thought I would go ahead and be the Guinea pig for the Oro-Tek TPMS which claim to be the High Order units. I like their business model which is based on the fact that there are zillions of TPMS that are just now starting to fail. I'll keep 'yall advised
4 Oro-Tek's (Part #OBE-004) TPMS installed yesterday and work perfectly. They are physically smaller then the original Beru units. Also the Oro-Tek valve stems are very high quality.
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Old Oct 27, 2011 | 07:17 AM
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For those in similar situations, I just thought I'd add that mine were replaced under CPO -- no charge.
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The time has come to replace tires and sensors.
I ordered the sensors OBE-004 from OEWheels.net 4@ $184.00 + tax & ship
Michelin Pilot Super Sport ordered from Tire Rack
245/40ZR-18XL 2@$470.00
275/35ZR-18XL 2@$532.00
tire ship $67.00
Local Shop, City OK Tire, mount & Balance 4@$120
I'll update this later.....
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