The Oxygen Sensor is installed in Pontiac Phoenix to ensure that it keeps an eye on the ratio of air to fuel in the exhaust gases so as to give the Phoenix's engine the premier firing mixture it deserves as well as at the same time minimizing the emissions the vehicle produces. Related to this, the sensor compares the amount of oxygen in the exhaust to that of the atmospheric oxygen to produce a voltage signal that is representative of the mixture, be it rich or lean. This feedback enables the engine control system to work in the closed loop manner as the pulse width of fuel injector is modified. Pontiac Phoenix cars will have at least two qualities of oxygen sensors, one is upstream of the catalytic converter and the second is downstream of the catalytic converter, though the upstream sensor is most usually the feedback giving sensor. These sensors work at very high temperatures and often become contaminated with unwanted material; this causes an increase in emissions and a reduction in fuel economy. On some of the latest car models, manufacturers have replaced the oxygen sensor with the air/fuel ratio sensor which measures a wider range with great accuracy for fuel control.
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Pontiac Phoenix Oxygen Sensor Parts Questions & Experts Answers
Q: How to remove and replace the oxygen sensor in a Buick Skylark,Oldsmobile Omega and Pontiac Phoenix?
A: In L4 engines, the oxygen sensor is a screw-in one located at the exhaust manifold and in V6 engines, it is on the exhaust pipe. For this reason, it is harder to unscrew the sensor when the engine is cold and it would be better if you did it while the engine is operating. In that case, jack up the front of the vehicle and rest it on jack stands to create enough room for your work. On L4 models, extract air cleaner. Oxygen sensor electrical connector should be removed by detaching its terminals. Apply a penetrating oil to the threads of the oxygen sensor during installation ensuring that it penetrates for approximately 5 minutes. Unscrew and remove carefully. Be careful not to damage threads in exhaust manifold/pipe while removing it. Before installing new sensor, coat its threads thoroughly with an anti-seize compound then install it properly. Torque carefully to 30 ft-lb (4.1 m-kg). Reconnect electrical connector to sensor itself as before mentioned. After replacing oxygen sensor reinstall air cleaner on L4 models and lower car on V6models to ground level.When replacing an oxygen sensor, always reset 'sensor' light on dash board panel.