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it refers to the location of the oxygen (o2) sensors relative to the engine. The upstream sensor is the one closest to the engine. The downstream sensor is furthest from the engine. Think of it as the way a stream of water, or in this case, a stream of exhaust flows.... From the engine To the tailpipe.

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