Murdoch
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Hi guys, thought i would share some info.
My car is VX SS mafless tuned. It always seemed to run ok, and returned around 13-14l/100kms. However recently with the air con running its been playing up. Between gear changes, the car would nearly stall and the revs would fluctuate between 400-900 rpm when it settled down, it was quite frustrating.
I decided to look at the O2 sensors (as my PCV system was new and a stuffed one seems to cause similar symptoms) and found they were still the originals!! The car has done 150k!!
Anyway, got some new ones and i must say , they have made a hell of a difference. The car drives smooth, idles well and the economy has improved to about 11l/100kms without a change in my driving habits. No more fluctuating idle issues either.
Probably a pointless thread for most, but if you are experiencing any of the symptoms my car was displaying, check your sensors. It cost me approx $130 for 2 and worth it in my opinion. They can be bastards to get off however, just make sure you have a 22mm spanner to remove
My car is VX SS mafless tuned. It always seemed to run ok, and returned around 13-14l/100kms. However recently with the air con running its been playing up. Between gear changes, the car would nearly stall and the revs would fluctuate between 400-900 rpm when it settled down, it was quite frustrating.
I decided to look at the O2 sensors (as my PCV system was new and a stuffed one seems to cause similar symptoms) and found they were still the originals!! The car has done 150k!!
Anyway, got some new ones and i must say , they have made a hell of a difference. The car drives smooth, idles well and the economy has improved to about 11l/100kms without a change in my driving habits. No more fluctuating idle issues either.
Probably a pointless thread for most, but if you are experiencing any of the symptoms my car was displaying, check your sensors. It cost me approx $130 for 2 and worth it in my opinion. They can be bastards to get off however, just make sure you have a 22mm spanner to remove