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How to tell if you have a bad Oxygen Sensor, and Why it went Bad...

The Oxygen sensor sends a signal to your Subaru Engine Control Computer. Depending on the signal that your computer received, it will allow more (rich) or less (lean) fuel to keep your air-fuel ratio balanced at 14.7:1. Other conditions may affect this ratio.

Normal Condition

External Contamination

Antifreeze Contamination

Oil Contamination

Silicone Contamination

Lead Contamination
Causes of a Rich Condition  Causes of a Lean Condition
  • Plugged air filter
  • Faulty ECU
  • Faulty air mass meter
  • Faulty MAP sensor
  • Faulty idle control valve
  • Faulty fuel pressure regulator
  • Faulty fuel injector(s)
  • Restricted fuel return line
  • Plugged air filter
  • Faulty ignition wire(s)
  • Ignition timing
  • Faulty oxygen sensor
  • Faulty air fuel sensor
  • Faulty PCV
  • Faulty EVAP
  • Associated wiring
  • Engine coolant temperautre
  • Vacuum leak
  • Faulty ECU
  • Faulty air mass meter
  • Faulty air flow meter
  • Faulty MAP sensor
  • Faulty idle control valve
  • Faulty fuel pressure regulator
  • Faulty fuel pump 
  • Restricted fuel filter (screen)
  • Faulty fuel injector(s)
  • Faulty PCV
  • Associated wiring
  • Exhaust gas leak
  • Faulty Oxygen Sensor
  • Faulty air fuel sensor
  • Ignition timing
  • EGR valve
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