Simptoms of faulty o2 sensor....

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Hector Gomez
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Simptoms of faulty o2 sensor....

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Well since i got my manual transmision mx i have been having a good time...but 2 months ago the car started to lose power, even after getting the whole intake and exhaust, i feel its kinda underpowered. Sometimes when im a WOT the car builds speed and then it starts to lose it and i have a strange gasoline like smell.
By the way its a 92 with 200,535 miles and counting :D (This things are reliable! :D )
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Have you pulled engine codes? Faulty 02 sensors will make you run rich and your gas mileage will go way down.
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Is your check engine light on? It sounds like an O2 fault. Try disconecting the battery for bout 15 minutes. See if that helps.
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Re: Simptoms of faulty o2 sensor....

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<blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by MeXican-3:
...but 2 months ago the car started to lose power, even after getting the whole intake and exhaust, i feel its kinda underpowered. Sometimes when im a WOT the car builds speed and then it starts to lose it and i have a strange gasoline like smell.<hr></blockquote><p>Might be worthwhile having the catalytic converter checked for an internal blockage.
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Re: Simptoms of faulty o2 sensor....

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What kind of gasoline is available in Mexico? Leaded, unleaded, octane?
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