Glossary / Electrical

O2 sensor

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The O2 sensor checks how much oxygen is in the exhaust. The car uses this info to decide how much fuel to add, helping it run smoothly and cleanly.

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An oxygen sensor monitors the amount of oxygen in a vehicle’s exhaust gases and sends this data to the engine control unit (ECU) so it can adjust fuel injection for optimal combustion.

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