What does Engine code P0161 mean?
What does Engine code P0161 mean?
The P0161 trouble code identifies that there is a problem with the heater control circuit in the bank 2 sensor 2 oxygen sensor.
Which side is Bank 2 on?
Most commonly, bank 1 houses the front most cylinder on the engine cylinder 1, and bank 2 is the opposite side of the engine.
How long can you drive with a faulty oxygen sensor?
Sensors typically last from 30,000 miles to more than 100,000 miles. Driving with a bad O2 sensor is like avoiding going to the dentist. You will cause damage to your car, just as you would cause damage to your teeth by avoiding the dentist.
How much should it cost to replace an oxygen sensor?
The average cost for oxygen sensor replacement is between $312 and $382. Labor costs are estimated between $60 and $76 while parts are priced between $252 and $306.
Do I really need to replace my O2 sensor?
The oxygen sensor IS necessary for the efficient and clean operation of the car, but you DON’T necessarily have to replace it just because the light comes on. If the sensor isn’t working, the car will run poorly and will pollute the air.
Will fuel injector cleaner help O2 sensor?
Can I Just Clean My O2 Sensor? The short answer is that our strongest gasoline fuel additive, B-12 Chemtool Total Fuel System Clean-Up (part #2616), and a good tune-up might indirectly solve your problems. There are no true oxygen sensor cleaners that are safe to put through your engine.
Can I use too much fuel injector cleaner?
Fact is, you can use too much Techron and cause damage to your fuel tank lining. You mention the vehicle runs better after you use it. You should try to run your fuel tank down to around a quarter tank. After you have it down that low, you should probably take around 15 gallons of fresh fuel.
Does oxygen sensor affect catalytic converter?
A faulty O2 sensor can trigger a check engine light and also register as a failed catalytic converter, random cylinder misfires, camshaft/crankshaft positioning codes, and even transmission codes. Typically a replacement oxygen sensor can save you a lot of headaches and misdiagnosis.
How can I tell if my catalytic converter is bad?
Among the symptoms of a bad catalytic converter are:
- Sluggish engine performance.
- Reduced acceleration.
- Dark exhaust smoke.
- The smell of sulfur or rotten eggs from the exhaust.
- Excessive heat under the vehicle.
Does removing the catalytic converter increase horsepower?
Vehicles with a removed catalytic converter have experienced a significant increase of horsepower. This has been made possible because the catalytic converter creates a considerable source of back-pressure on the engine. Without the catalyst’s limiting effects, the engine can now operate and use its optimum horsepower.
Does removing the catalytic converter improve MPG?
A new catalytic converter will not impede fuel mileage much, if at all. A chocked or plugged catalytic converter, on the other hand, removing or replacing it can give you a small increase in fuel economy as well as an increase in horsepower. If it is plugged the fuel economy and horsepower will increase.