LAMBDA SENSOR AND FUEL ECONOMY
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I think I am using more fuel than usual lately, the Lambda on my 97 uk turbo has not been changed and the car has done 65k. Do you think this may cause the mpg problem? I have also heard that you can clean them to make them better? is this true? My mate cleaned his to make it pass an mot could I do the same? cheers
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Originally Posted by GREEN SCOOBY
I think I am using more fuel than usual lately, the Lambda on my 97 uk turbo has not been changed and the car has done 65k. Do you think this may cause the mpg problem? I have also heard that you can clean them to make them better? is this true? My mate cleaned his to make it pass an mot could I do the same? cheers
Try this chap (Grant) http://www.gendandirect.co.uk/category_111.html
you can Email them to check suitability.
Dean
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Originally Posted by rgv_stu
so mine at 123k might be getting tired ?? would this explain slight hesitancy when cold at 2-3k rpm ?
Depending on the year of your car it could be coil packs starting to deteriorate, But could aslo be the lambda being a bit slow / tired !!
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Originally Posted by GREEN SCOOBY
I think I am using more fuel than usual lately, the Lambda on my 97 uk turbo has not been changed and the car has done 65k. Do you think this may cause the mpg problem? I have also heard that you can clean them to make them better? is this true? My mate cleaned his to make it pass an mot could I do the same? cheers
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Originally Posted by DeanF
If it has never had one, then i would be tempted to replace as off boost driving is where you get your economy & where the O2 sensor is used for fuel correction.
Depending on the year of your car it could be coil packs starting to deteriorate, But could aslo be the lambda being a bit slow / tired !!
Dean
Depending on the year of your car it could be coil packs starting to deteriorate, But could aslo be the lambda being a bit slow / tired !!
Dean
as far as im aware its original o2 sensor
i get 25/26 mpg average on mixed driving on optimax
i did notice in the cars sevice history it was taken to the dealer to check its hesitancy but they could not find a fault
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Cheers for the replys evryone, looks like a clean or a new one when I have the money is on the cards. A few more questions! is it easy to take out? do you need some type of special tool? is it better to take out when engine is cold or a bit warm?
Thanks again.
Thanks again.
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Originally Posted by GREEN SCOOBY
Cheers for the replys evryone, looks like a clean or a new one when I have the money is on the cards. A few more questions! is it easy to take out? do you need some type of special tool? is it better to take out when engine is cold or a bit warm?
Thanks again.
Thanks again.
Dean
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