Back in the 1980s, oxygen sensors became an important part the emission control system of every car and vehicle. Cars needed to have the proper amount of fuel-air mix during the internal combustion of it’s engine. Through this, cars could attain maximum performance. Unfortunately, this process also contributed greatly to environmental pollution, as the process caused greater gas emission.
In order to remedy this, cars were installed with various emission controlling devices that made sure that there is control over the gas emissions, no matter how powerful the engines get.
Oxygen sensors help your car achieve maximum performance in terms of engine power, as well as better fuel mileage. They are installed and mounted on the exhaust pipes of cars, and they send information about the quantity of fuel-air mixture inside the engines, to the engine management computers of cars. They let you know whether the fuel mixtures inside cars are rich or lean.
Oxygen sensors are made up of ceramic-like objects that have two sides. Each side has an opening which lets the exhaust gas out. They contain a certain device that produces chemical reactions responsible for coming up with the right electrical power used to determine the fuel-air mixture level.
There are two kinds of oxygen sensors – the single wire sensors and the heated sensors. Many prefer heated sensors because they are capable of generating a permanent amount of heat essential for the engine to function and operate at full potential.
Oxygen sensors are great investments for anyone and everyone who owns a vehicle or more. Oxygen sensors are available in car shops and online car shops, and they come in different brands and kinds. If you are not yet familiar with oxygen sensors, it’s always wise to ask your resident car expert for advice as to what kind you should have installed in your vehicle.