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When an O2 sensor is bad your car will not run efficiently. You will use more gas than you would normally use on a trip.
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How long before a 02 sensor goes bad on a 2000 s10 pickup?
When a O2 sensor goes bad the check engine light will illuminate. The code set in the ecm will lead you to which O2 sensor is bad.
Will bad O2 sensor affect gas mileage?
A bad O2 sensor can affect gas mileage. It is an emissions sensor, so when it goes bad, it does not reflect emissions performance on the car, which could cost a lot in gasoline.
What happens if i drive my miata with a defective downstream o2 sensor?
If driving around in a car that the o2 sensor is going bad can cause a few things to go wrong. The best thing you can do is get it fixed.
What are the symptoms of a bad TDC sensor?
what are the symptoms of bad tdc o2 sensor
How do you know if I need new o2 sensors for my 99 Chevy Suburban?
When a O2 sensor goes bad your check engine light will go on and set a code.
How do you detect bad o2 sensor?
You can visit a local auto repair store to have them detect whether your O2 sensor is bad or not. They can normally do this for free in a few minutes. A bad O2 sensor would trip the check engine light to come on. The code retrieved would lead you to the failed O2 sensor.
1998 s-10 which o2 sensor usually goes bad first?
Your check engine light codes will tell you which one is bad if there is a problem with them.
Which oxygen sensor goes bad first on a s-10 2.2 l?
When you have an O2 sensor go bad it will illuminate the check engine light. The code(s) set will direct you to which O2 sensor went bad. Have your local auto parts store read the codes, it is a free service with most auto parts stores.
How do you know if sensor is bad?
how do i know if the o2 sensor is bad. The check engine light would illuminate and the code(s) set would steer you to the faulty O2 sensor.
How can you tell if the o2 sensor is bad on a 2000 mercury sable?
The check engine light would illuminate and set a code for the bad O2 sensor.
How do you fix an oxygen sensor?
Unfortunately there is no fixing an O2 sensor. If the "check engine" light is on due to an O2 sensor, it can only be remedied by replacing the bad sensor.
Will bad O2 sensor cause bad gas mileage?
yes
