More about Oxygen sensor
What is oxygen sensor?
Oxygen sensor also called lambda sensor is an electronic device that found in the exhaust system of the cars.
Who developed it?
Robert Bosch GmbH during the late 1960s.
What is its duty?
It measures the proportion of Oxygen or gas not burned and help to Engine Control Unit (ECU) to release the fuel.
Without oxygen sensor what will happen?
-Due to Inability to detect the ratio of air and gasoline the engine fed, they may not mix proper amounts.
-That will Increase the release of pollutant gases from your vehicle.
-Result your catalytic converter failures.
-Damage your engine.
How you detect the Oxygen sensor not working properly?
There are some signs you can see.
-Exhausting gas smells like a rotten egg.
-More burning of fuel.
-Unexpected failures of catalytic converter.
-Engine problems such as ‘misses’.
-Loss of acceleration power.
What will you do next?
It is recommended to replace oxygen sensor at least after running every 100,000 miles.
Replacing can be done by ordering your replacement part online or do it by yourself.
As the oxygen sensor is easiest part to be replace, doing it yourself is easier and save money.
How can you do it yourself?
You have some tools to fulfill that. Each vehicle may difference thane general tools.
-New oxygen sensor.
-Screw driver (Flat tip).
-Crescent wrench.
There are some steps to follow.
1.Locate your oxygen sensor.-in front wheel drive it placed on front side engine and the rear wheel it placed under the car right below the donut gasket.
2. Remove the oxygen sensor.
3. Put in your new sensor.
But you should care about protect your fingers using gloves and eyes using goggles because lust and debris will tear your eyes.
It is important to know
Second sensors do not last as much as first ones and weak Oxygen sensor drops mileage in 20% as usual.
Finally, be careful to buy a new oxygen sensor with good warranty. It protects you and your car at the same time. Because good oxygen sensor protects engine and protect you from the health hazards comes with polluted air.
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