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Oxygen Sensor Tech How to replace an 02 sensor

Sunday, November 17th, 2013

How to diagnose and replace a faulty O2 sensor using a Fluke 233/a multimeter

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With gas mileage a major concern of many people today it is smart to know when you should replace your O2 sensor.

FLU-233/A Fluke 233/A Remote Display Automotive Digital Multimeter Kit

An O2 sensor or oxygen sensor sends a signal to the PCM or Powertrain Control Module in your vehicle and lets it know how much oxygen is in your exhaust.  The O2 sensor is the main source of input on the PCM control of fuel.  The O2 sensor can be misleading to the PCM however.  If the O2 sensor is not functioning properly your vehicle can be running extremely rich, causing your vehicle to lack power and have a decrease in fuel mileage.  The O2 sensor can also cause your vehicle to be running lean and can cause a dangerous situation for your vehicle engine.

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How to Clean a Throttle Body on a Car

Tuesday, February 8th, 2011

mCleaning your throttle body.

A dirty throttle body can cause many different vehicle related concerns.  It can cause a lack in power, hard starting, poor idling, stalling, and many more problems.  Overtime your throttle body will begin to gain carbon and after time will cause some driveability concerns.

The carbon on the throttle body causes a lack of air or restrictions to airflow.  This will affect your vehicle’s performance.  It is normal and should not require a whole lot of skill to fix.  This article will discuss the procedure to fix your dirty throttle body.

 

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