6 codes?! Please help!!
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Originally Posted by 3064datazz
sorry for posting in the wrong section :( Well, the car is kinda hit or miss. Its kinda hard to explain. I KNOW it doesnt run right, but it doesn't run terrible. My gas mileage tho, has been suffering. About 15 mpg average. I just did plugs and wires about a month ago. Autolite 606 with professional wires. I'll clear the codes, and clean the grounds as suggested. Any other ideas while I'm out there??
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ok cool. Its funny you mention that too, because i went to a local shop here in elgin, and they tested my cat. Said it was fine, but he pointed to what looked like it was a second o2 sensor. It probably is time, i havent changed it since I bought the car like 4 or 5 years ago. So should i change out both sensors or just one?
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Only change the rear sensor if you have a code for it. It has no effect on how the car runs.
The first one is a different story. It can affect your mileage and performance when it gets tired, and will rarely throw a code.
The first one is a different story. It can affect your mileage and performance when it gets tired, and will rarely throw a code.
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my car does feel sluggish at times too. How would I know if its bad? I'm just curious. I'm on rockauto right now, but i dont know which o2 to get. Can I have a little help?? I know to stay away from bosch!
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Originally Posted by 3064datazz
my car does feel sluggish at times too. How would I know if its bad? I'm just curious. I'm on rockauto right now, but i dont know which o2 to get. Can I have a little help?? I know to stay away from bosch!
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General rule of thumb on the O2 replacement is if you know you have 50-60k and your fuel mileage is suffering, or if you don't know how many miles are on it. They start to get tired and run you rich at about that time period.
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From: Elgin
ok well I'm pretty sure its time then! I took the cables off my battery so the codes can clear themselves also. i'll b back out there in a little bit. Another question, would an o2 sensor cause some of these codes? EDIT: before i forget, does anyone have a part number for the o2? its giving me tow and three wire setups and stuff. I just dont want to purchase the wrong one. thanks