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OT mechanics
Posted on 6/21/19 at 9:47 am
Posted on 6/21/19 at 9:47 am
My 2013 Silverado (no pics) just threw a po15d code. Google says the most likely cause is a bad oxygen sensor. Any reason I can't drive it around for a few weeks until its convenient to get it looked at? Having it in the shop right now would be a major pain in the arse. TIA and here's something for your trouble 
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Posted on 6/21/19 at 9:48 am to Jim Rockford
I would not drive a vehicle that's having trouble getting oxygen.
Posted on 6/21/19 at 9:49 am to Jim Rockford
Drive it like you stole it...
Posted on 6/21/19 at 9:49 am to Jim Rockford
Would you go a few weeks with lung trouble?
Posted on 6/21/19 at 9:50 am to Jim Rockford
I believe changing an O2 sensor is pretty easy. Can you order one yourself?
Posted on 6/21/19 at 9:50 am to Jim Rockford
gas mileage will probably drop by a third.... i wouldn't go more than a couple of weeks.... you could damage your catalytic converter going with a bad o2 sensor for an extended period of time.
Posted on 6/21/19 at 9:50 am to Jim Rockford
Take the negative battery cable off for 2 minutes and put it back on, it will reset the computer.
Posted on 6/21/19 at 9:50 am to Jim Rockford
quote:
My 2013 Silverado (no pics) just threw a po15d code. Google says the most likely cause is a bad oxygen sensor. Any reason I can't drive it around for a few weeks until its convenient to get it looked at? Having it in the shop right now would be a major pain in the arse.
If you need to ask this question, you should just go trade it in for a VW Beetle.
Posted on 6/21/19 at 9:51 am to Jim Rockford
If it is an oxygen sensor it is likely most critical for emissions. You might shorten the life of your cats if you keep driving on it but that is probably the biggest risk. Your A:F might be off a bit but it will still run.
Posted on 6/21/19 at 10:08 am to Jim Rockford
Dump a can of berrymans chemtool in the tank and a bottle of chevron techron. Fill with premium at chevron. Run the nuts off of it for that tank. Drive like a dumbass kid.
Light will probably stay off
Seriously.
Get them hot enough running them hard and it usually burns off any contaminants.
Light will probably stay off
Seriously.
Get them hot enough running them hard and it usually burns off any contaminants.
This post was edited on 6/21/19 at 10:10 am
Posted on 6/21/19 at 10:12 am to Jim Rockford
I bet the lady in that pic could change your sensor for you in about 5 minutes.
Posted on 6/21/19 at 10:36 am to Jim Rockford
quote:After about 2 minutes inflagranti delicto, Paige would make me throw a load, er, CODE.
Posted on 6/21/19 at 11:04 am to Jim Rockford
Emissions hardware is usually under warranty for a certain period of time (maybe 100k for GM?)
Posted on 6/21/19 at 12:36 pm to Jim Rockford
If you're going to change the sensor, replace it with a factory unit and not a third party one.
Posted on 6/21/19 at 12:37 pm to Jim Rockford
You may be surprised how easy it is to change them...if you can turn a wrench you can do it.
Posted on 6/21/19 at 12:44 pm to Jim Rockford
Clear the code and see if it comes back.
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