The oxygen sensor in your vehicle controls the air to fuel ratio.
O2 sensor anti seize compound.
Ive done countless o2 sensors and always used anti seize never had a problem with them getting fouled.
Put a dab on the threads and spread it around and thread it in.
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This is especially useful if you are trying to manually override the air and fuel.
Are they all the same.
The following tools should be available.
Just use regular anti seize and dont be a with it.
Permatex for the brand.
In some cases your o2 sensor may require a smaller size tool than the standard 7.
Contains a high percentage of micro fine copper flakes in a semi synthetic grease carrier and is fortified with high quality rust and corrosion inhibitors.
Ie i can just walk into a local auto parts store and pick up whatever is pegged.
Anti seize is just a compound you apply to the threads of a nut bolt or fastener that is subject to high heat it actually prevents rust and corrosion so the next time you try to remove it it will come out much easier and have a less likely chance of breaking i have never used it on an 02 sensor but it is really good for exhaust bolts and wheel lugs.
7 8 or 22 mm oxygen sensor socket and corresponding ratchet we would recommend walker part 823 7 8 or 22 mm wrench flat tip screwdriver wire cutters torque wrench anti seize compound and replacement sensor.
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Enter a new vehicle loctite 51147 c5 a copper based anti seize 30 to 1800 degrees f temperature range 8 oz.
Most seem to recommend using an anti seize compound when installing the new sensor.
It seems preferable to apply the compound directly to the sensor not the female threads to avoid contamination upon inserting the sensor.
Faking out an oxygen sensor refers to the process of bypassing the sensor so that the sensor does not relay the correct information to the system s computer.
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But really as long as its anti seize it should work.
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A premium quality copper anti seize and thread lubricant that may be used to prevent seizing corrosion and galling where high temperature conditions exist.