Thread: Bad Fuel Economy

Would be a good idea the have your O2 sensors checked out. If these things fail then your fuel goes through the roof.

Cheers

George.

Where is the O2 sensor located and how do i know if it is faulty ?

O2 sensors are located just infront of your catalitic converters of the Y-pipe section of exhuast leaving the exhuast manifold. You will see a couple of spark plug looking things connected there. These are the O2 sensors. Best way to check they are working is to plug D2 into computer and get a reading which unfortunately means a trip to the mechanic or to find someone local to you who has a scanguage or similar. The scan guage can let you know if the sensors are throwing fault codes. It's an easy job to replace just let the vehicle cool down and replace, there is a plug connector on the firewall. O2 sensors are usually around 100 - 150 each. Cheapest solution would be to get your mechanic with test book to check readings and if faulty just get new ones and replace yourself.

Cheers

George.

Hey DD,,
exactly what green is that?

Not Olive green that's for sure .
Never checked the exact Paint code. Someone told me its an aniversary edition or something that came out in Ltd numbers <-- probably a furrfy though, but have only seen 1 other disco with the same colour . will check it tonight and let u know.

Hi Disco,

I have a spare MAF that you can borrow if you just want to compare. Also have a Hawkeye so you read any fault codes that may exist.

I'm located in Bayswater, if your interested I'll PM my contact details.

Cheers
Ron

just another bit of advice, use Genuine ( I.E. Bosch ones) O2 sensors, I have had problems with aftermarket ones, even 'good quality' ones.

JC

and be VERY carefull of the small plastic radiator hose that is in your way