baphomet666
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The 02 sensor is also called a Lambda sensor. The engine computer uses it to measure the exhaust leaving the engine to determine if it is running at the correct fuel-to-air mixture.
Dominik,
Not sure if this helps, since there is a lot of technical talk there, but maybe this might help:
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It is possible to not see a light telling you it is bad, and yes, a bad sensor can lead to excessive fuel consumption and poor running.
baphomet666 said:MR Joe Dirt Thank for advices and the link
the light of the witness "Check Engine" not light up.
But in recent weeks I notice that my truck consumes a little more fuel.
Yet I board already replaced the Spark plug 6 Bosch premium class platinum fusion
6 Spark Plug Wire blue 50 ohms Taylor Cable
Beck Arnley Fuel Filter. also installed a new air filter (KKM) and also clean the injectors with the product Bardal
But the truck at 141,361 miles so I think I should replace them too.
"Bosch oxygen sensor super glass" are $ 80 ( 2 )
To conduct a joint road and highway my truck consumes 6 gallons of gasoline every 62 miles for an average of 70 mph
Thank you very much for all explanations
*Maybe this is important I set up 4 new tires
BF Goodrrich T / A KO 31/10, 5 R15 109S
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They are not difficult to replace. You can use an open-end wrench, or a special socket like this:
and actually, those Bosch plugs may be a problem too. The Ford engines just don't seem to like them as much as the Motorcraft or Autolite plugs.
In general, the vast majority of people have not had good luck with Bosch plugs. Many members have fouling issues, poor run, loss of mileage which are usually remedied with a set of Motorcraft plugs. Of course, there is always someone that loves them, but it is a rare exception. The Bosch "universal" O2's are ok, but the Motorcraft vehicle-specific O2's are an even better choice, since the Bosch Universal O2's are made to fit a lot of vehicles which may have different needs. The Motorcraft O2's are made for your vehicle and aren't that much more money to buy.
I'm not sure how hard it is to get parts in France, but if I had a choice, I'd buy Motorcraft plugs, and I'd seriously consider new Motorcraft O2 sensors as well, because you won't have to worry about if they will last or not, and they will for sure run correctly.