Is a mystery Check Engine light driving you nuts? It could be a funky Oxygen (O2) sensor. Associate auto editor Ben Wojdyla puts his trusty F-150 on the lift…
Is a mystery Check Engine light driving you nuts? It could be a funky Oxygen (O2) sensor. Associate auto editor Ben Wojdyla puts his trusty F-150 on the lift…
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Thats fucking awesome. Thanks boss
arent there 4 of these sensors throughout the car? thats what i’ve heard in
the past
Okay, I think I made a big mistake. I plugged in my new O2 sensor before
droping it down behind the engine bacause that seemed the easiest way to do
it. My mistake was I had forgotten to turn off the key. I realized my
mistake when the new O2 sensor got really warm after I plugged it in. The
reason I think I messed up: after I turned of the key and finished the job,
I still got the same poor performance and the same codes. Mistake? Or
something else causing the problem? Thanks
My 02 dodge ram 1500 has an MIL on with a catalytic converter code. The
funny thing is it keeps going off and on. could it be miss diagnosing an
actual o2 sensor problem?
hi im having the same problem,i got the sensor out but can not disconnect
the plug. am i stupid??ha ha did you finally get yours?
hi jan my name is roni i want to know how mach is a4 audi 1999 oxygen
sensor cost
If you have disconnected the negative terminal on the battery when
replacing the sensor, it will stay off for a day or two until the vehicle’s
computer gathers enough data to report back. After that, if it stays off,
you’re all set.
Sounds exactly like mine except I have 4WD. Where exactly is the sensor on
the exhaust?
Hi ! I need to replace my O2 sensor on my lincoln town car 2002 … is it
as easy is this ?
You have at least two sensors. The code should tell you which sensor is
bad. If you don’t have the code written down you should get it checked
again by Advance Auto or Autozone and ask which sensor is faulty.
Tons. What used to a be dealer-only service, several shops and parts
strores – read: reputable, will read the error for no charge.
When I replace the o2 sensor in front should i do it from the bottom or
should I attempt it from the top. I have a 2006 Buick Lucern with 43k on
it. i was told the code says defective O2 sensor also do I have 2 sensors
one on drivers side and one on passengers side?
Really nice video,just one question thou, s dat a truck? Or a car ? D one
ur workin on? Thanks 4 posting d video.
A little how-to this morning. Any comments?
I’m sharing this because Ben makes it clear how often the O2 sensor is
misdiagnosed and or up sold as part of a regular maintenance visit.
can you show how to do it on a lancer mitshibushi 2002?
man im having trouble removing the o2 sensor on a 03 camry its seized on
and its a little stripped can someone help me before i go and torch this
thing
A six-point box-end wrench would also do the job (I’d never trust a
12-point), however 02 sensors are very often in places nearly inaccessible
to a box-end. Being able to use your breaker bar also makes a world of
difference sometimes. -Ben Wojdyla
When should you change your 02 sensor usually?
trying to change an o2 sensor in my 06 tj unlimited. The sensor came out
just fine, but I cannot get the plug out that sits on top of the tranny.
Any advice?
first yay
Straightforward instruction with good production. Well done. Only thing I
would change is I would mention what model car it is you are working on,
because I liek cars. I’ll check out the other vids in this series for sure.
If it’s not the O2 Sensor that makes the “service engine soon” light on
then what are the other possibilities
yes it can, i own a mazda tribute and have changed 2 of my 4 sensor and
with no jack at all. However i’m not sure about the last 2 sensors, i just
may need a jack for those 2?
Bunghole said with a straight face, kudos
I have an 03 ford explorer n wen i turn it on it doesnt start right away n
sometimes it makes a loud noise like if the starter is bad but i put a new
one muffler makes a weired noise the people at autozone said that the o2
sensors r bad does that hve to do with the way the car starts?
I think the make and model are generally going to be in the description
section (and are in this video) but in this case the subject vehicle is my
2001 Ford F-150 base model (V6, 5-speed manual, 2WD, cloth seats, rubber
floors, power nothing). – Ben Wojdyla
i just wanted to know if you can answer my question about idle issues im
having with my 94 ford explorer?? cold start, idle smoothly goes up to 1k
rpm then slowly winds down to about 800rpm and then wants to stall out from
appearing to run too rich. sounds like a cammed hemi for about 1 minute
then snaps out of it and runs fine?. if the o2 sensors were bad, could the
engine still run with the MAF unplugged? stalls when unplugged. what could
cause this?
hi my email is alfonso.talavera@ymail.com what about if you never change
the oxygen sensor ?
Thanks
We agree. Good stuff Ben!
hot o2 is a lot easy to get off !!!
Bang up video! Thank you for taking the time and helping us out!
Good concise, instructional video. Thanks. I’d like to know what the
recommended installation torque values would be for most O2 sensors.
German torque spec – gut und tight. It’s different for every brand, but
generally from 10-20 lb-ft. – Ben Wojdyla
HA! 24 hour soak; special tools try a 7/8 wrench.
I need some help. Im have a 08 Ford Fusion, and my gas mileage has went
down horribly since I bought the car. Its been about a year since Ive had
it and the mileage has dropped from 33 to 25. Would the O2 sensor be the
problem? Or is it just out of the question
Shoot me a note at pmautoclinic@hearst.com with a little more detailed
description of the problem. Sounds like something that isn’t an “end of the
world” issue, just an ongoing annoyance. -Ben Wojdyla
Please email me at michaelsosa65@gmail.com
You don’t REALLY need to, but it’s good practice. The threads in 02 bungs
tend to get kind of funky because of rust formation, however if the sensor
comes out a new one will probably go back in. – Ben Wojdyla
1. You said “careful not to touch the sides” but didn’t explain why. What
should you do if you do touch the sides? Clean it? 2. You didn’t use the
thread chaser. Is there a chance of getting aluminum or metal shavings into
the bung hole (especially those that sit on top)? Are there any
consequences if that happens?