How does the oxygen sensor in a car work?

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How does the oxygen sensor in a car work?

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Dec 14, 2011

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All new cars sport oxygen sensors that are designed to cut down emissions and keep the engine running smoothly. Find out exactly how these sensors work in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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Dec 14, 2011

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