How to Check if the Oxygen Sensor is Faulty?
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Methods to check if the oxygen sensor is faulty: Observe the color of the oxygen sensor's tip. If the tip is white, it indicates the oxygen sensor has been contaminated by silicon to a certain extent and needs immediate replacement. If it is brown, the contamination is caused by lead, and it should also be replaced. If the tip is black, it is mainly due to carbon buildup, and cleaning it thoroughly should suffice. The primary function of the automotive oxygen sensor is to enable the engine to obtain the optimal air-fuel mixture, thereby reducing harmful gas emissions and saving fuel. The oxygen sensor measures the oxygen content in the engine's exhaust after combustion and converts this information into a voltage signal sent to the engine control unit (ECU), allowing the engine to achieve closed-loop control based on the target air-fuel ratio.