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Will a clogged catalytic converter cause high degree of grit in exhaust?
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How can you make catalytic converters work when they are cold?
It's not up to you, when to "make the catalytic converter to work"!... The catalytic converter will provide the chemical reaction alone only @ 400 > degree, no options! See/Google "how it works" and that will help you understand how and why!
Where is the oxygen sensor for a 1988 Corvette?
Something this old should only have one or two Oxygen sensors if it even has any. If it does it will be located on the exhaust tubing between the exhaust manifold and the catalytic converter. It should have one for the left and one for the right. It will have a connector on it and it will be screwed into the pipe at a 90 degree angle (usually).
Where are the O2 sensors located on a 1997 crown Victoria?
There are a total of four oxygen sensors ...This is a dual exhaust motor. The 2 before the catalytic converter are a almost impossible to get to . They are located between the firewall and the exhaust pipe near the manifolds. There are 2 more after the catalytic converter. They are at about a 45 degree angle so you have to either get the car on a lift or crawl all the way under and look near the top of each pipe to see them. I happened to see the leads and followed them to the O2 sensors. Word of advice.. run the motor at least 30 or so minutes and work on them immediately after shutting it off. This will help expand the fitting they are screwed into that will make it somewhat easier to break loose. Your going to need a breaker bar, 2 men and a small boy to get them out though... lol
Where are the oxygen sensors located for fuel economy on a 1994 Mercury Sable?
The oxygen sensor (also known as an O2 sensor, lambda sensor, or EGO sensor) is one of the most critical sensors on a fuel-injected engine. It resembles a spark plug and is located in the exhaust manifold, or exhaust pipe, between upstream of the catalytic converter. Some cars have more than one located on the converter and even after the converter. When at operating temperature it becomes a miniature battery which generates a voltage based on the differential between the oxygen content of the exhaust gas and the oxygen content of the ambient air. By this method it measures the amount of oxygen in the exhaust stream, allowing the ECM to compensate to some degree for various fuel grades, engine wear, altitude changes, usage of oxygenated fuel, and more. Another big benefit is the ability to keep emissions of carbon monoxide, oxides of nitrogen, and unburned hydrocarbons as low as possible. It is not really a fuel economy sensor per say.
What does it mean when a car backfires after having the oil and filter changed?
It means that it has absolutely nothing to do with the oil and filter change. Backfiring is caused by unburned fuel/incomplete combustion/carbon buildup/incorrect ignition timing. The unburned fuel vapors pass into the hot exhaust and ignite just before the 1200 degree catalytic converter causing the backfire. However, ensure that you always check the oil level after having your oil changed by a third party.
What happens if you add oil gas mix to a 4 stroke engine?
The exhaust will be smoky. It might not rev as high. If there's a catalytic converter in the exhaust system, this might get damaged. If it's an fuel injected engine with lots electronics, the little brain in charge of the engine might be unhappy with the signals coming from the sensors and shut things down, or at least give an error code.But the degree of mix will make a huge difference. If the oil gas mix is well diluted with normal 4-stroke fuel it'll probably not be noticeable at all.it will smoke a bit but not hurt it. maybe if us two much. To much may damage the catalytic converter.No if it will run on it the spark plug will get dirty quickly and it will smoke a lot other then that it shouldn't do any harm so long as you don't make a habit of it.
Can a ford diesel catalytic converter go on a ford gas?
Emissions on diesel engines and gas engines are much different.... diesels don't use the same type of system a gas engine does. So we have to clarify what you mean when you say "diesel catalytic converter", because 'catalytic converter' is a term exclusive to gasoline engines.. what a diesel engine has will depend on the model year and emission standards in the country it was sold in. Since I'm in the US, I'm going to use the US as an example. From 1994 onwards, diesels in the US were equipped with a Diesel Oxidation Catalyst. This would not feasibly be retrofitted to a gas engine, and, even if it could be, you would fail emissions, since the exhuast from a diesel is much more coarse than the exhaust from a gas engine, and the DOC doesn't have as tight filtering as a gas engine. From 2008 onwards, this was supplemented by a Diesel Particulate Filter, which absolutely would not work on a gas engine.. for one, gas engines are not programmed for dosing and regeneration. Furthermore, to work effectively, a DPF has to get up to temperatures of around 1200 degrees to burn off the soot load... this is done by dosing the exhaust with diesel fuel, so that it will combust inside the DPF... gasoline does not burn hot enough to achieve these temperatures. Also, to do this, there's a thing called stochiometric ratio - it pertains to the fuel/air mixture used in the engine, and the point is to optimize it for efficiency. With diesels, you have some leeway, so the engine can be run lean in order to allow the diesel-dosed exhaust to enter the DPF at the ideal stochiometric ratio to achieve that 1200 degree temperature... gas engines are not lenient in any way on this, and have strict requirements for the stochiometric ratio. Running a gas engine lean is extremely harmful to it. From 2011 onwards, the Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) was included as an add-on to the aftertreatment system.... from the DPF outlet, the exhaust would travel to a decomposition tube, where it would be dosed with Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF - also known as AdBlue). This would break down the exhaust into less harmful elements, then it would go to the SCR, where it would be broken down further, minimizing the amount of toxic substances released by the exhaust. Since gasoline and diesel exhaust are much, much different, this would not work on a gas engine, either.
Where are oxygen sensors located and what are the names - designations - Sable?
Here is the low-down on oxygen sensors, and their location designations explained:Oxygen sensors are screwed into the exhaust system at various points. Some people say that there are 4 oxygen sensors, but technically, that is not correct. Only the front 2 are considered oxygen sensors.These oxygen sensors are screwed into the exhaust pipe or directly into the exhaust manifold, one on each bank. Because they are in front of the catalytic converter, this is often referred to as 'upstream'.The other 2 are actually called catalyst monitors. They are oxygen sensors, but they serve a different purpose. They monitor the activities of the catalytic converters, thus the name, catalyst monitors. They are screwed into the exhaust one on each bank, after, or downstream, of the catalytic converters.On a 4 cyl engine, there are only a total of two such sensors, the one in front of the catalytic converter is the O2 sensor, the one behind the cat is the catalyst monitor.The location names for them are as follows:On a 4 cyl, the front / upstream is called "bank 1 sensor 1" and the rear / downstream sensor is called "bank 1, sensor 2."On a V6 or V8 engine: the passenger side bank on a forward facing engine, or the bank closest to the firewall on a transverse mounted engine, is bank number 1, so the forward / upstream sensor on that bank would be "bank 1, sensor 1."The driver's side bank (forward facing mount engine), or front bank (transverse engine) would be bank number 2, thus the forward / upstream sensor on that bank would be "bank 2, sensor 1," and the rearmost / downstream sensor on that bank would be "bank 2, sensor 2."NOTES:Use lots of penetrating oil - allow to soak - to make removal easier and avoid damaging the exhaust pipethe sensors are screwed directly into the pipe at a 90 degree angle and look like spark plugs with either 8", 12", or 14" wires attached to themTools:** ** it is usually a 7/8ths size wrench special-purpose oxygen sensor socket - not expensive, and commonly offered for free use by the auto parts storeInspect the condition of wires and that they are not touching any parts of the exhaust systemNOTES:Rule of thumb: Bank 1 is on the side of the engine with cylinder #16 Cylinder numbering:-----1 2 34 5 6----Front of vehicleAnswerBank 1 is usually the engine side with the number one cylinder. As you have a 6 cylinder and front wheel drive, bank one is on the backside of the motor - meaning near the firewall/windshield. Sensor 1 is the sensor before the catalytic converter. Open the hood, follow the exhaust pipe from the motor towards the catalytic converter. The first sensor you come to is sensor one. Sensor 2 is after the catalytic converter. Bank 2 is the opposite side of the motor from bank 1 (obviously). CorrectionAlso see http://v8sho.com/SHO/TSB0197HO2SServiceTips.htm#fig1 Answer - EditorialAnd before spending any $$ on replacing a sensor, I would test it to ensure it really really has failed! It's very likely someone read the DTC (diagnostic trouble codes) that cited an oxygen sensor reading - but then said something that leads you to believe it's a failed/bad sensor and needs replacing. The vast majority of times that is NOT the problem. Take those codes and research them on the internet! (see "Related Links")A perfect example are P0171 and P0174 codes - indicate a lean mixture was read in bank 1 & 2 (respectively). On the Windstar, that's a prime symptom covered in Technical Service Bulletin TSB# 03-16-1 (see "Related Questions")The auto parts store guy had me ready to spend $80 on 2 sensors. - CCoachAnswerThey are screwed into the exaust system at various points. Some people say that there are 4 oxygen sensors, but technically,that is not correct. Only the front 2 are considered oxygen sensors. They are screwed into the exaust pipe, one on each bank,after the exaust manifold, but before the catalytic converter. Sometimes they are screwed directly into the exaust manfold itself. The other 2 are actually called catalyst moniters. They are oxygen sensors, but they serve a different purpose. They moniter the activities of the catalytic converters, thus the name, catalyst moniters. They are screwed into the exaustone on each bank,after, or downstream, of the catalytic converters.They are all just typical 4 wire heated O2 sensors, nothing special about them. The EPA requires all cars sold in the US after 1996 have heated oxygen sensors.AnswerAs far as I know the only place OXYGEN sensors are mounted are on the exaust system, either on the header pipe or after the cat-converter. Rarely are they located on the cat-converters themselves. Mostly they will have one electric wire connecting them to the computer but depending on the year and make the will have a two wire connection. I am not certain about the Sable's electrical wiring but the OXYGEN SENSERS postions for FORD/MERCURY are generally on the hot pipes. I hope this helps. Answercheck behind the pass side catalitic converter. (after) the unit. AnswerBank 1 is the front side of the motor (front of car), Bank 2 is the back side of car. (Bank one is actually associated with the number 1 cylinder which just so happens to be on the front of the car for the sable). Sensor 1 is before the catalytic converter, Sensor 2 is after the catalytic converter. Example, Bank 1, sensor 1. The sensor in the exhaust pipe for the front side of the motor before the catalytic converter. AnswerThe o2 sensor is in the exhaust manifold. It looks like a plug sticking out of the manifold and has 2 and sometimes 4 wires coming out of it. Hope this helps Don's Auto AnswerThey are screwed into the exaust system at various points. Some people say that there are 4 oxygen sensors, but technically,that is not correct. Only the front 2 are considered oxygen sensors. They are screwed into the exaust pipe, one on each bank,after the exaust manifold, but before the catalytic converter. Sometimes they are screwed directly into the exaust manfold itself. The other 2 are actually called catalyst moniters. They are oxygen sensors, but they serve a different purpose. They moniter the activities of the catalytic converters, thus the name, catalyst moniters. They are screwed into the exaustone on each bank,after, or downstream, of the catalytic converters. Answerthe oxygen sensors are on the exhaust pipes right before where it hooks into your manifolds. there are 2 of them. one for each manifold. AnswerGenrally the O2 sensor in most vehicles is located in the exhaust system. With the engine cool enough to touch, look at the front of your engine where the exhaust manifold is attached to the engine. The O2 sensor will be attached to the manifold or a little lower where the manifold joins into a single pipe. It will be the only electrical component attached to your exhaust system nearer to the engine. Never remove any nut, bolt, spark plug or sensor from a hot engine. Warping of the orifice may occur as it cools and now you have a bigger problem. If you must, then replace the part immediately.
What does one Celsius degree equal to?
Here is a fine temperature converter. Scroll down to related links and look at "Conversion of temperature units".
Where is the starter on 2000 Mitsubishi diamante?
It is under the front side exhaust pipe. if you look up from the bottom of the car front side exhaust where it makes the 90 degree going towrds the back of the car from the passenger side you will see it
What degree and mm offset wrench is used to remove the 6 torque converter bolts on 2000 Isuzu Rodeo?
ASSUMING THIS IS A V-6 motor The bolts are 17mm. You need to remove the starter to remove them. To remove the starter you need to remove the exhaust pipe and move it back. Then you need a deep 17mm socket and a 3/8 flex head rachet A bit of a pain to do
Is it a big problem if the EGR Flow needs replaced on a 2001 Toyota Camry?
Replace the EGR valve. It routs 1200 degree exhaust into the 1800 degree combustion chanbers to decrease preignition and reduce nox.
