Can White Vinegar Clean an Oxygen Sensor?
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White vinegar can clean an oxygen sensor, but the effect is not significant. It is only suitable for cleaning slightly dirty oxygen sensors because white vinegar is only a weak acid. Additionally, if using white vinegar for cleaning, it should be heated. Extended content: To clean an oxygen sensor, ferric chloride and hydrochloric acid solution are typically used for soaking. Ferric chloride comes in both solid and liquid forms. If it is solid, it should first be dissolved—hydrogen peroxide is the best solvent, but water can also be used if hydrogen peroxide is unavailable. Once it turns into a liquid, hydrochloric acid is added. Then, the oxygen sensor is soaked in the mixed solution for about 15 minutes, while the upper part of the sensor is continuously shaken in the solution. If the sensor becomes clean, rinse it thoroughly with water. If it is not clean, reconfigure the solution and repeat the process until it is clean.