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Is it bad to remove your o2 sensor?

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Anonymous

10y ago
Updated: 8/21/2019

Yes.

Without it, the engine management system can no longer control the engine for ideal fuel and pollution efficiency. It'll burn more and dirtier. And this can damage the catalytic converter.

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