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Folsom Lake Toyota can help you identify the indicators of a malfunctioning oxygen sensor.
There are many unique sensors your car utilizes daily, perhaps one of the most important sensors is an O2 sensor, which is needed for a vehicle to perform at its top-notch ability. Because of all of the exhaust gasses a vehicle produces, it’s important to have a piece of technology that recognizes the oxygen levels in the exhaust gasses. The oxygen sensor plays an important part in keeping track of a vehicle’s O2 amount to ensure the engine is efficiently burning its gas. A well-working oxygen sensor will be an essential component of a consistent running car. Still, a bad oxygen sensor can most likely lead to a bad odor from your vehicle, poor gasoline efficiency, and tamper with your engine’s performance capability. Here we’ll go deeper into symptoms to look for when driving your car that can be telltale symptoms of a failed oxygen sensor.
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If you’re riding on the highway and smell anything rotten out of your car, that can be a quick sign that your O2 sensor is going bad. If you begin to keep track of some negative differences like bad powertrain performance, engine misfires, or loud noises, this could be a clear result of your O2 sensor potentially having problems. A severe issue a failing O2 sensor could cause is a sudden catalytic converter failure, which could cost you a lot of money and might have your car stuck in the shop for a bit.
Like many different components of a vehicle, oxygen sensors can wear down over time and begin to fail. But if you aren’t paying close attention, a bad oxygen sensor can begin to bring huge issues all over your car. A build-up of contaminated oil ash or coolant could cause an O2 sensor to fail, so a selection of gas or oil is superbly essential. If you’re noticing any problems like those listed above, you should visit our professional mechanics, who could get you an OEM O2 sensor replacement.
It’s better that you stray away from driving with a failed oxygen sensor as your engine isn’t running on the right gasoline mixture. While it might perform fine, if the engine is using too much fuel it might end up clogging the catalytic converter. Considering the possible cost to get new oxygen sensors is a lot less than buying a new catalytic converter, it’s worth making this decision now. Also, if your vehicle has over 60,000 miles or is more than 15 years old you should consider getting new oxygen sensors for lower pollution and optimal engine performance.
Folsom Lake Toyota is an ideal place to get vehicle service in the Sacramento area. We happily service all vehicle makes and models. One of our factory-trained technicians will inspect your car or truck to determine if there are any needed repairs and will suggest the best resolution for you and your vehicle. Schedule your car, truck, SUV, or minivan service online or in person today.
