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Carbon Build-up on Oxygen Sensor???

Old Oct 8, 2001 | 07:49 AM
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Carbon Build-up on Oxygen Sensor???

What's causing my Oxygen Sensor to have Carbon build-up? This is the second time I cleaned it....
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Old Oct 8, 2001 | 08:03 AM
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incomplete combustion maybe, too rich or burning oil, does it set a code or you jkust checking and cleaning it?

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Old Oct 8, 2001 | 08:38 AM
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SES does come on once a while....
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Old Oct 8, 2001 | 04:33 PM
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What can I do to prevent this from happening??

Thanks
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Old Oct 8, 2001 | 11:58 PM
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Replace the sensor, its an easy $25 job.

As far as the buildup, check for leaking injectors, oil, coolant. Anything that leaks on the sensor could ruin it.

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