What would cause an )2 sensor to fail?
#1
Would "running rich" cause an 02 sensor to fail?(+which one would be best to get)
I think I should replace mine.. probably never been replaced @180k mi. But, MY car seems to run a bit rich (exhaust always smells bad- not like gas, but like very bad exhaust) - would replacing the O2 senson possibly help with the air/fuel mixture, or is it likely that if I replace it, the new o2 sensor can be ruined by the bad mixture?
Also, will an autozone one be just as good as getting one from the dealer?
Also, will an autozone one be just as good as getting one from the dealer?
#2
Originally Posted by doomtoo
I think I should replace mine.. probably never been replaced @180k mi. But, MY car seems to run a bit rich (exhaust always smells bad- not like gas, but like very bad exhaust) - would replacing the O2 senson possibly help with the air/fuel mixture, or is it likely that if I replace it, the new o2 sensor can be ruined by the bad mixture?
Also, will an autozone one be just as good as getting one from the dealer?
Also, will an autozone one be just as good as getting one from the dealer?
Also if your exhaust is running rich than it would smell like gas, the really bad exhaust smell could be other things, you do have 180k on the motor. I might try Seafoam or Run Rite or something like that and see how that works first before I would go and start reaplcin parts.
#3
Originally Posted by doomtoo
I think I should replace mine.. probably never been replaced @180k mi. But, MY car seems to run a bit rich (exhaust always smells bad- not like gas, but like very bad exhaust) - would replacing the O2 senson possibly help with the air/fuel mixture, or is it likely that if I replace it, the new o2 sensor can be ruined by the bad mixture?
Also, will an autozone one be just as good as getting one from the dealer?
Also, will an autozone one be just as good as getting one from the dealer?
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