O2 sensor
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O2 sensor
Hey guys my check engine has been flashing on and off for the last few days... 94 f-250 5.8. I plugged it in today and pulled the o2 sensor code... think it will be alright to drive her home 370 miles?
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Hey Conanski I will get the code for you tomorrow, I have it written down out in the truck. The reason I ask is because I am up at college, and I am driving home for spring break next week. I was wondering if I should even be driving it or not. And if its worth trying to do it up in the parking lot behind the school.
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Conanski I pulled code 172 EGO Not Switching... I talked to a guy at class, and he said he was the O2 sensor. I am up at school now, and have limited tools so I am going home on the 13th, but its 370 miles, about 6-7 hours. So I don't know if it will be alright to run it or not. I also pulled code 636 Tran Temp Sensor. So I was wondering if anyone had any input on that? Thanks a lot for all your help everyone!
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If the O2 sensor is bad, I would replace it before you make that drive, it is an easy task. All you need is a box end wrench that fits the sensor and a can of penetrating oil. Douse the SOB in penetrating oil everyday for a couple of days and then unplug the harness, wrench it out, put the new one in, and plug in the harness.
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I had that code when my O2 sensor went out. Drove fine, but got awful mileage. If it is running bad, I would look into other problems like Conanski said.
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No other problems really...maybe the gas mileage is a little less than normal, getting like 170 miles to a tank instead of 200... I am going to order the sensor tomorrow from NAPA, the only other store around is Auto Zone... Any idea how much you think she is gonna run me?
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Hey everyone thanks for the advice, it was sunny and like 55 degrees out today, so I figured what the hell let me get it done. It was 53 bucks, no big deal really, truck is running a lot better, I can really feel it, plus the check engine light is off... once again thanks everyone!