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jcarpenter

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Since: May 21, 2007
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Mon May 21, 2007 1:53 pm
Post subject: O2 Sensor Replacement? when should it be done.
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My Check Engine light is on and I think the O2 sensor is the reason
but I am not sure.
When Should I change it anyways.

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jamesvroy

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(Msg. 2) Posted: Thu May 24, 2007 12:57 pm
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On May 21, 4:53 pm, jcarpen... RemoveThis @gbcol.edu wrote:
> My Check Engine light is on and I think the O2 sensor is the reason
> but I am not sure.
> When Should I change it anyways.

don't change it till it needs it. If you're in the US you can take
your car to any Autozone store (and possibly others) and they will
check the computer code with their diagnostic tool and tell you in
most cases what's causing the check engine light.

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Daryll




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(Msg. 3) Posted: Fri Jun 08, 2007 4:37 am
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Here are some fast and reliable diagnostic procedures which I use to check out my http://www.oxygensensorwholesale.com/alfa-romeo.html (Alfa-Romeo oxygen sensor). A great time to do this is when I am performing a tune-up. The following symptoms will help tip you off to a failed oxygen sensor:

# Surging and/or hesitation
# Poor or a decline in fuel econmy
# Failed exhaust emissions testing
# Premature failure of the catalytic converter (rotten egg smell)
# Indicator "idiot" check engine lights coming on

Here are the replacement intervals of some most O2 sensor on the market... Hope this helps...

Replace unheated oxygen sensors on 1976 to early 1990s vehicles every 30,000 - 50,000 miles Heated (1st generation) oxygen sensors on mid-1980s to mid-1990s vehicles every 60,000 miles Heated (2nd generation) oxygen sensors on mid-1990s and newer vehicles every 100,000 miles.
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