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Contaminated fuel will certainly damage an 02 sensor
and the cat as well.
Yes. O2 sensors do wear out even under ideal conditions but bad fuel, racing fuel, fuel with lead accelerate the deterioating effects the exhaust gases & particles have on the sensor.
Even when there is no sign of a problem it's not a bad idea to replace the O2 sensors at 60k or 70k as they can degrade slowly over time and impact the efficiency of the engine without being noticeable.
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Will bad oxygen sensors cause power loss?
A bad oxygen sensor can cause power loss, reduced fuel economy and damage to your catalytic converter.
Can bad fuel damage a sensor?
Aaaah yes ... the bad fuel problem-) Yes, it can cause damage to the engine. Yes, it can damage a sensor. Solution: go to an auto parts store that can check error codes. Then, the error code will say which sensor is bad. Most likey it's these sensors (with estimated prices): MAP - $30 Oxygen - $20 and last (not a sensor) egr (valve) - $80 fuel injector - $70 each spark plugs - $2-15 fuel filter - $8
What are the symptoms of a bad oxygen sensor?
service light poor fuel milage
Does a 1991 camaro rs have a gas sensor and if it goes bad where are they located?
Gas sensor? Not sure what you mean, could it be a Fuel gauge sensor? Oxygen sensor? Fuel pressure regulator?
Will power and acceleration be affected by a bad oxygen sensor?
Yes as the lambda sensor supplies data to the ECU to control the fuel mixture
How do you know when oxygen sensor is bad?
An oxygen sensor is bad when it is no longer performing inside a set of parameters that are designated and optimal. The oxygen operates in a very narrow window of voltage and provides feedback to the engine to adjust the air/fuel ratio to maintain performance and emissions. If the sensor is bad and returning poor data, the performance, emissions and mileage will suffer.
What does code p0153 mean for a jeep wrangler?
Oxygen sensor circuit slow response (Bank2, Sensor1). You have a fuel system problem or a bad computer or sensor.
What are the effects of a bad oxygen sensor on a a car?
Check engine light will illuminate. Poor engine performance. Poor fuel mileage. Depending on what signal it is sending to the ecm, it could damage the catalytic converter over time.
What problems can a bad o2 sensor cause?
Bad O2 sensor or O2 sensor not working properlyO2 sensor senses the concentration of oxygen in the exhaust gases and send signal to ECU to regulate Air fuel ratio.If O2 sensor is bad or not working then it does not work effectively so air fuel ratio is not maintained. And it may create following causes.Increased tailpipe emissionsHesitation on accelerationIncreased fuel consumptionRough idlingStallingAnd of course Sensor Light on dash indicates problem
What would a bad osygen sensor do to your car?
An oxygen sensor is part of the emissions control system and sends data to the engine to help the engine operate smoothly. When defective, an oxygen sensor can impact your fuel economy, dropping by as much as 40 percent.
Can a bad 2002 GMC envoy Oxygen Sensor drain the battery?
No, it can cause you to use and excesive amount of fuel but it will not effect the battery.
What can make a vehicle diagnostic test read fuel too rich on a 1996 Chevy Beretta?
Bad oxygen sensor, fuel injector bleed, timing off.
