Oxygen sensors detect the amount of oxygen in the exhaust. Oxygen sensors usually don’t have a replacement schedule. A bad oxygen sensor can be diagnosed with a code reader or scan tool. A car’s ...

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I had a test done at local auto-parts store that showed a code of PO138. They told me this indicates a problem with the oxygen sensor. I replaced the oxygen sensor and the light never went out. I ...

Viewer-submitted questions for The Car Doctor: Q: During the state inspection of my 2019 Nissan Rogue, the “EVAP” and oxygen sensor came back as not ready. I changed the battery back in August and ...

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How do you check if the oxygen sensor is working? I have a VX Commodore that is misfiring when idling. It was fine before it was stored in the shed for a few months, we have done coil packs, air ...

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As the name suggests, oxygen sensors in a car’s exhaust system sniff for oxygen, the presence of which indicates incomplete combustion and unchecked pollution. This can trigger the check engine light.