Glossary / General

oxygen sensors

24 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

These small devices check how much oxygen is in the exhaust. The car’s computer uses that info to mix fuel and air just right, keeping the engine running cleanly.

Technical Definition

Oxygen sensors measure the amount of oxygen in a vehicle’s exhaust gases, allowing the engine control unit to adjust fuel delivery for optimal combustion and emissions.

Hear It Discussed

"And then the other warning that we got is that that might damage the oxygen sensors. Oh, you're going to unplug the oxygen sensors? You won't be using them."
#2633: Hacker Heaven The Best of Car Talk 35:01

"[3259.0s] oxygen sensors [3260.1s] you don't want to get contamination"
Under The Hood - LIVE Show Automotive Experts Giving You Advice Under The Hood show 54:19

"totally stock totally stock car too by the way yeah new new cats new oxygen sensors full yeah injectors all the things but it's still barely able to get passed"
The Leno Law with Christian Robinson of SEMA - DWA! Ep. #941 Driving While Awesome 01:47