Oxygen Sensor

Maximise your fuel economy with quality oxygen sensor repair from Car Servicing and You.

The oxygen sensor or O2 sensor is a probe in the exhaust of a vehicle. The job of the sensor is to measure the amount of oxygen mixed into the exhaust gases that result from the fuel combustion process. This reading is sent to the ECU unit so that it can control the air-fuel ratio by adjusting the air/oxygen flow in the correct amount. The oxygen sensor, hence, is an important part of improving engine efficiency.

Oxygen sensors start showing false readings due to oil burn off or other debris coming from the motor. A common service life for an Oxygen sensor ranges from 50,000km-160,000km depending on sensor design, engine conditon and fuel quality.

An oxygen sensor in poor condition will allow the engine to go out of tune, and your car may not pass an emissions test. Common signs of a bad sensor include engine pinging, poor fuel economy, and loss of power. The oxygen sensor was developed to prevent excessive harmful emissions. The result of using oxygen sensors is less pollution, better performance and less money spent which is what we strive for at Car Servicing and You.

Replacing a worn-out oxygen sensor will not only improve a vehicle’s economy, but will reduce harmful emissions.

Book our oxygen sensor service online with one of our expert mechanics today.

If your vehicle’s “Engine light” is showing a warning, it could be because the oxygen sensor is not working properly. The oxygen sensor is a device mounted in the exhaust pipe most owners ignore, but, its misbehaviour triggers many issues. At Car Servicing and You we can help you diagnose and repair the oxygen sensor in your vehicle.

Symptoms of a faulty oxygen sensor are as follows:

• The check engine light is on.
• A decrease in fuel mileage, hesitation or misfiring from the engine,
• rough idling, or even stalling.
• A faulty oxygen sensor causes the vehicle to fail an emissions test.
• Oxygen sensors can fail if they are contaminated with oil, coolant, or silicone. If this is the issue, then the source of the fluid must be solved, otherwise, it affects the new sensor as well.

Our technicians will perform a scan using a diagnostic system to find the source of the damage. Once the faulty sensor has been found, our technician will remove the faulty sensor and will replace it with the new one.

We use only high-quality parts as opposed to low-quality aftermarket replacements. To schedule an oxygen sensor testing, repair or replacement, bring your car to the service centre, where you can let our professionals handle the rest, precisely and professionally.