South Pointe Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram can help you identify the symptoms of a malfunctioning oxygen sensor.
There are many unique sensors a car uses on a day-to-day basis, perhaps one of the most vital sensors is the O2 sensor, which is required for a vehicle to perform at its very best. With all of the exhaust fumes any car creates, your vehicle will need something that knows the oxygen levels produced in the exhaust gases. The oxygen sensor plays an important part to play in keeping track of a vehicle’s O2 levels to ensure the engine is efficiently burning its fuel. A functional O2 sensor will be an important cog for a consistent running vehicle. Still, a bad O2 sensor will most likely lead to poor fuel economy, a horrible odor from your vehicle, and a below-level running engine. Here you’ll learn more about symptoms to look out for when using your car that can be telltale signs of a failed O2 sensor.
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If you’re riding on the highway and smell something rotten from your car, that could be a crucial sign that your oxygen sensor is going bad. If you ever start to keep track of some negative differences like bad powertrain performance, loud noises, or engine misfires, that could be a symptom of your O2 sensor potentially having issues. A huge issue a deteriorating oxygen sensor could cause is a sudden catalytic converter failure, which could cost you a lot of money and might put your car stuck in the shop for a bit.
Similar to many different parts of a vehicle, O2 sensors could wear down over time and start to go bad. But if you don’t pay close attention, a bad O2 sensor could begin to bring major issues throughout your car. A build-up of contaminated coolant or oil ash could lead to an O2 sensor failing, so a choice in oil or gasoline is super important. If you see some problems similar to those listed above, you should visit our trained mechanics, who could get you an OEM O2 sensor replacement.
It’s best that you don’t drive with a failed oxygen sensor as your engine isn’t running on the right gasoline mixture. While it may seem fine in the beginning, if the powertrain is over-using its fuel it could end up clogging the catalytic converter. Looking at the possible price of getting new oxygen sensors is less than buying a catalytic converter, it’s worth making this investment earlier. Additionally, if your car has over 60,000 miles on the road or is more than 15 years old you should think about replacing your O2 sensors for lower pollution and optimal performance.
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