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No, a defective oil pressure sensor will not harm the engine as long as the oil pressure is what it should be. However, how do you know what the pressure is if the sensor is bad. Replace the sensor so that you can receive a warning if the oil pressure drops below what is optimum.
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Can you drive 2001 Jeep Cherokee when oil pressure gauge reads 80?
Yes. That is most likely a sensor malfunction and will do no harm. Zero pressure is when you worry.
What is a Renault scenic knock sensor?
A knock sensor is a sensor inside an engine that detects detonation of fuel prior to the spark plug igniting the full during the cycles of the engines. Detonation at the wrong time can cause significant harm to an engine since it will cause the piston where the detonation occurred to be pushed down at the incorrect time. This can result in a catastrophic breakdown of the whole engine. A knock sensor monitors irregular detonation and will automatically retard or advance the timing of the engine to ensure that serious damage is not caused to the motor.
Why is 2002 Hyundai accent engine light staying on?
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Will it harm the engine on a 99 silverado by removing the catalytic converters?
It will not harm the engine but the engine will no longer run properly and will pollute. It is illegal to remove the converter from any vehicle.
What engine harm may occur from a bad oxygen sensor to a 2001 Jeep Cherokee?
Normally no harm will come to the engine. The affect it has though is that it will be sending bad signals to the computer. This will cause REALLY bad gas mileage. (Jeep gas mileage is already bad enough. We have a liberty) The oxygen sensors regulate the air/fuel mixture through the computer to receive maximum fuel efficiency. Now, the only harm that might cause is a catalytic converter failure. This is not normal though. It would take several sensor failures. If it was this bad though the engine would probably try to protect itself and not allow start. Hope this helps. Good luck.
Could an oil change cause an 02 sensor to malfunction in a 1996 Honda civic?
NO.An oil change will not harm the sensor.
Will it harm an engine if you switch to a synthetic oil?
No - in fact, your engine might just appreciate it!
Will unplugging the torque converter sensor fix the problem of the torque converter locking up without harm to the transmission?
it wont do harm it will ioncrease heat and fuel consumption but
Does Engine check P1457 Honda accord cause damage to car?
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2002 Trailblazer when you are at a stoplight or just in park the oil pressure gauge will sometimes go up and down from 0 to 40 and the check gauges light will come on breifly no codes pop?
Answer 1 - Fluctuating Oil Pressure Gauge IndicationI am not familiar with your particular vehicle, BUT... Usually fluctuating oil pressure during idle indicates that the engine idle speed is fluctuating and may need to be adjusted to manufacturer's specifications. Sometimes, this is an indication of wear in an engine.While the check engine warning lights are ON, indicates that during that time the engine oil pressure is below the manufacturer's recommended "safe" level.Although sustained low oil pressure can damage an engine, during idle, brief, intermittent, low oil pressure excursions do not harm the engine, but do suggest that you have the low oil pressure issue "checked out" by a qualified automotive technician.If this problem occurs at normal driving speeds, then you either are low on oil in the engine, or have other problems which could be hazardous for the health of your engine.
Will it harm your engine to drive with the check engine light on?
My answer really won't help. Sometimes it can harm the vehicle sometimes not. If perhaps the calalytic ccnverter is plugged, yes it can damage the engine. Usually if the car performs as normal, no real damage will occur.
Will it cause any harm to the SD card readers to apply tape on the SD card beside the faulty write protect switch?
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