Do Oxygen Sensor Extenders Really Work? (Andy’s Garage: Episode

Do Oxygen Sensor Extenders Really Work? (Andy’s Garage: Episode - 453)

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In this video Andy Phillips explains the use of oxygen sensor extenders and puts them to the test on a vehicle that failed the emissions test. Do these O2 extenders really work??
Below are links to other videos of mine pertaining to this video:
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How To Clean A Catalytic Converter - Follow Up: • How To Clean A Catalyt...
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OBD2 Scanner Product Review: • OBD2 Bluetooth Scanner...
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@carlenasp 5 ай бұрын

Awesome explaination and demo! Ty

@sergiotall 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for taking me to school 👍

@uncletoby- 7 күн бұрын

I learned from this video that the extender needs to be on the down stream oxygen sensor not the upstream sensor. I’ve already bought a couple of different styles of spacer just in case. I spent between $5.00 and $8.00 each. I got them online from one of the last places you’d expect to find them.

@robortkristensen3818 2 күн бұрын

The O2 sensors meassure how much O2 there is in the exhaust. The information from the upstream one(s) feed nack to the ECU that regulates the Air Fuel mixture accordingly. The sensor downstream of the catalyst converter should read less O2 than the upsteam sensor and the extention gives the sensor less access to the O2 in the exhaust due to reduced pressure on the sensor when using the extention.

@iamredrunt172 5 ай бұрын

Also, Make shure the outside of the sensor is clean and oil free. The outer shell is an important in the operation of the sensor.

@Gary_in_NoVA 17 күн бұрын

Worked great on my 2004 BMW E46

@alcidescarrillo5035 14 күн бұрын

Didn't work for my 2010 caliber. Maybe the one with the filter (mini cat) would work.

@uncletoby- 8 күн бұрын

I’ve got a 2010 Jeep Patriot which has the same engine set up as your Caliber. I’m going to try CataClean first and I have the extender with the filter (mini Cat). It was $11.00 and was shipped from China. I’ll let you know if it works.

@thomasrouh2258 11 күн бұрын

Well done.....Great video to help people understand

@PhillipsVision 11 күн бұрын

Thanks for the comment

@iamredrunt172 5 ай бұрын

These work on early OBD2 systems. I can't remember what year, but the later systems where programmed to detect the operation of the downstream sensor,during warmup. Long story short. They work on early systems but ,not on the newer ones.

@jomishsebastian3620 6 күн бұрын

Is there any chance of any bite inside sensor and lead to oxygen sensor failure

@c4rn199 5 ай бұрын

We had emissions in my county for a few years but now they just do safety inspections. Even for our safety inspections they do visual checks for the stock cat and if you have an aftermarket cat they go to the scan tool to make sure the sensor is reporting correctly. This is just for safety so they more strict on the emissions side. That o2 sensor extender is a dead giveaway that you're trying to bypass the system. When I had to do emissions they would print out a report on how efficient my cat was, they would actually stick a sensor in the exhaust and the state decided if it would pass or fail. That emissions readiness is a good tool to have in the torque app, most states allow you to have one of those systems not ready. Usually you can get the system to ready up with a short drive with your gas tank between 1/4 and 3/4. If you try it on a full tank most of the time it takes a lot longer or the evap doesn't ready up.

@Eye-it-azz 4 ай бұрын

You can coat it with dirt to disguise it

@HellaMeiste 29 күн бұрын

did mine as a test to Audi TT for almost 2 weeks but it seems the downstream sensor(2) is also part of the important thing, I mean a fake reading is not good for both sensors, and lastly it will trigger the limit parameter and yes, the engine light will be ON , but Maybe it can help if you have issue with Catalitic, but My Cat is great still !

@Fred-Faizi Ай бұрын

Easy said then done. I just couldnt open the stuck sensor. Mine broke off the weld and then same happened with the other one😅

@js002003 26 күн бұрын

Great informative vid. sorry if I missed it but where did you get the 02 spacer and what brand? thanks!

@PhillipsVision 26 күн бұрын

I ordered it from Walmart online. There are links in the description of this video

@js002003 26 күн бұрын

@@PhillipsVision ah got it. thank you! last question: any issue/problems installing these with a catted dp as opposed to catless? want to go with a high flow 200 cell sport cats to get most of the benefits of catless without the smell. but it will still prob end up throwing a CEL and was hoping to avoid that with an O2 spacer. thanks in advance!

@PhillipsVision 25 күн бұрын

@@js002003 it should still work with the cat application you are doing

@youngbodicua2598 2 ай бұрын

Does anyone here care about being legal 😅 two words “Straight Pipe” 👏🏾👏🏾

@aldogaray1374 5 ай бұрын

What scanner program you have the let's you used your cell

@PhillipsVision 5 ай бұрын

Torque Pro with a Bluetooth OBD2 adapter

@rstumbaugh43 3 ай бұрын

Is there a part number for the short version, and where can I get it, what is the technical name?

@PhillipsVision 3 ай бұрын

Walmart has them both online, just search Oxygen Sensor Extenders.

@Terry9921 Ай бұрын

Hi. There is no catalyst converter on my car. I am in the Caribbean so I am told it's quite fine. However the check engine light is on and there is a P0420 code when scanned. Will this work for my Nissan 2011 Tida? Thanks.

@PhillipsVision Ай бұрын

If there is no catalytic converter on there, do you still have the O2 sensors? The downstream usually triggers that code.

@Terry9921 Ай бұрын

Phillip, thanks for responding. I am not sure if the o2 sensors are there. I would have to get someone to check. However, if they are not there what else could cause the P0420 code?

@PhillipsVision Ай бұрын

@@Terry9921 it’s the downstream O2 sensor, the one after the catalytic converter. It’s telling your ECU that the catalytic converter is not working properly

@Ryan-yi6su Ай бұрын

Are these spacers one size fits all?

@PhillipsVision Ай бұрын

Should be, just need to select the right length

@bayanicruz6319 Ай бұрын

Do i need to put spacer after the exhaust or before the cat converter?thanks bro..

@PhillipsVision Ай бұрын

After, it’s goes on the downstream sensor

@babycali1920 12 күн бұрын

@@PhillipsVision passenger side or driver downstream

@PhillipsVision 12 күн бұрын

@@babycali1920 if you have two banks then on both, if you have one bank the. Just the one

@NoferTrunions Ай бұрын

what diagnostic reader did you use?

@PhillipsVision Ай бұрын

Bluetooth Scanner and Torque Pro app

@x.livelife2509 2 ай бұрын

Where do I purchase?

@PhillipsVision 2 ай бұрын

They are everywhere online. I got mine at Walmart.com

@antoniomarc7174 5 ай бұрын

I know about these and I know they sell them but I’m pretty sure these are illegal to use nationwide and the fines are pretty hefty for having them on your car so I would be careful with these in use, I’m not even sure how they didn’t catch this inspection stations are trained to look for these and any other illegal exhaust modifications. Look not trying to argue with you your explanation was great but any consumer or I’ve seen some shops do this should be aware that the fine is a big one for using these.

@PhillipsVision 5 ай бұрын

Only a state inspection would look for these while they look underneath, emission inspections only check the ECU for codes.

@petero7937 5 ай бұрын

No emissions laws in Africa so I am happy to use it

@NoName-tz5ji 5 ай бұрын

I prefer the hollow out the cat method with the proper resistor in the wire out of sight.

@Eye-it-azz 4 ай бұрын

@@petero7937 Africa is a continent. We have it in my country.

@petero7937 4 ай бұрын

@@Eye-it-azz I live in South Africa but I have travelled in Africa so I mean the continent. I have not come across a country in Africa that requires annual emissions tests. What country are you from that has these annual emissions tests?

@CR8VE 16 күн бұрын

You only about a 1" to 2" stand off. Anything to tall you will get false readings your car will have other issues.

@aqrealestateking 20 күн бұрын

If the state really cared about emissions they would limit commercial air flights, commercial cow farms and greedy factory emissions these count for the majority of co2 otherwise thanks for the video

@henryanderson7606 15 күн бұрын

You don't have two brain cells to rub together!!