BMW of Clear Lake can help you identify the indicators of a broken O2 sensor.
With all the different sensors your vehicle uses on an everyday basis, perhaps one of the most vital sensors is the oxygen sensor, which is required for a vehicle to perform at its very best. Because of all of the exhaust gasses any car creates, your vehicle needs to watch the oxygen levels produced in the exhaust gasses. The sensor has a crucial role in tracking a car’s O2 amount to ensure the engine is correctly burning its fuel. A good-working O2 sensor will be an important cog for a consistent running car. Still, a poor O2 sensor can probably cause poor gasoline efficiency, a horrible odor from your car, and a poorly running engine. Here we’ll discuss symptoms to watch out for when driving your car that could be telltale symptoms of a failed O2 sensor.
If you’re ever driving on the highway and smell something harsh from your car, that could be a crucial sign that your O2 sensor is failing. If you begin to pick up on any negative differences from poor powertrain performance, engine misfires, or loud noises, that can be a clear result of the oxygen sensor probably having issues. One of the worst things that may be caused by a bad oxygen sensor is a catalytic converter failing without warning, which may place a big dent in your pockets.
Like many different parts of a car, oxygen sensors could wear down after lots of usage and begin to fail. But if you don’t pay attention, a bad oxygen sensor could lead to major issues all over your vehicle. A build-up of contaminated coolant or oil ash could lead to an oxygen sensor failing, so a choice in fuel or oil is super essential. Due to its placement in a vehicle, it’s important that you bring your car to our trained mechanics to get it looked at or hooked up with an OEM O2 sensor replacement.
We recommend not driving with a failed O2 sensor as your powertrain is not running on the right gas mixture. Though it might seem fine in the beginning, if your powertrain is over-using its fuel and running rich it could begin to clog the catalytic converter. Looking at the cost to get new O2 sensors is much less than purchasing a catalytic converter, it’s worth making this investment earlier. Also, if your vehicle is over 15 years old or has more than 60,000 miles you should consider replacing your oxygen sensors for lower pollution and better performance.
BMW of Clear Lake is a great place to get vehicle repair in the Houston area. We gladly service all makes and models of vehicles. Visit our dealership online or in person to schedule service and repair for your luxury car or SUV. Our knowledgeable technicians are ready to serve you.
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