Oxygen sensors detect the amount of oxygen in the exhaust. Oxygen sensors usually don’t have a replacement schedule. A bad oxygen sensor can be diagnosed with a code reader or scan tool. A car’s ...

If you build engines, tune cars, or even just like mashing your foot on the throttle with conviction, you’ve probably heard the term “wideband O2 sensor” being thrown around at the track, dyno ...

It's common knowledge that Toyota's vehicles are reliable, but how well does that sentiment stand when you actually break down the numbers? Some cars can be relatively reliable, but still cost a ton ...

I live in New Jersey, one of the states that mandates inspection for all vehicles newer than 1995. My daily driver, a Jeep Cherokee, happens to be a 1996 model year with an OBD-II sensor, meaning I ...

Alright, so that engine knocking and the car running like crap? Yeah, it was back. Even after cleaning everything (EGR, O2 Sensor, Throttle body, Intake Manifold, Exhaust manifold) last time, the ...

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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Modern cars are designed to be more efficient and eco-friendly than ever. Automakers build vehicles with a wealth of advanced features to not ...

Don't let failing oxygen sensors compromise your engine's performance. O2 sensors are critical to emissions control on your car, SUV or truck. As the name implies, the O2 sensor (also called an ...

Ross Skov says his 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor reminds him of a rough and ready toy Tonka truck he played with as a kid. Nostalgic as that is, the Tonka toy resemblance was not the reason the Calgarian ...

Many engine designs have the coolant temperature sensor screw into the thermostat housing. In the case of this model Captiva, however, the sensor screws into the inlet manifold next to (but not part ...

Why Replace A Faulty Oxygen Sensor? A faulty sensor cannot transmit accurate data to the car's computer, causing the engine to run unbalanced. An unbalanced engine either burns fuel with too much or ...