Why Replace A Faulty Oxygen Sensor? A faulty sensor cannot transmit accurate data to the car's computer, causing the engine to run unbalanced. An unbalanced engine either burns fuel with too much or ...

I live in New Jersey, one of the states that mandates inspection for all vehicles newer than 1995. My daily driver, a Jeep Cherokee, happens to be a 1996 model year with an OBD-II sensor, meaning I ...

Modern vehicles are pretty complicated pieces of tech. Apart from emissions and other vital functions, the engine control system relies heavily on several sensors to regulate performance. That is ...

Today’s computerised engine control systems rely on inputs from a variety of sensors to regulate engine performance, emissions and other important functions. The sensors must provide accurate ...

Stricter environmental controls and the requirement to create less pollution has led to far more complex automotive exhaust systems. One component of these systems is the oxygen sensor or Lambda ...

As snow, ice, or salt grime gathers on cars in winter, many of the sensors that are key to the operation of advanced safety systems can become blocked and shut down—right when you may need them most.