what is the purpose of the lambda sensor in a cars exhaust system?

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what is the purpose of the lambda sensor in a cars exhaust system?

2006-10-22 06:12:33 · 3 answers · asked by oki4age 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs

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It tells the computer how much oxygen is in the exaust. If there's not enough, it will lean up the mixture a little more. You need enough free oxygen for the cat to work right. If the sensor is bad because you waited 150,000 miles too long to replace it, your engine could be running way too lean.

2006-10-22 06:42:25 · answer #1 · answered by Nomadd 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Purpose Of Lambda Sensor

2017-01-09 13:12:40 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

It makes sure the blinker fluid stays full, and lubricates the muffler bearings.

2006-10-22 06:18:46 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋