![]() ![]() So they will likely beat the minimum requirements. So I did a little research on O2 sensor life span and found that: a) the manufacturer is legally required to guarantee emission system parts, including O2 sensors, for 8 years/80 000 miles. Search: O2 sensor life and decide for yourself.īut i'm a freak and I have already changed my sensors! (not totally my fault - way too early). Anybody have any idea what could be causing all of this? I am not sure how long the car was driven with a blown head before it was actually replaced. Whether you rev the engine up or let it idle, whether it's warm or cold it will blow out stinky exhaust - more clouds on revs though and I'm talking so much smoke that in an unvented area you would asphyxiate yourself in like two minutes or less guaranteed. The amount of smoke on initial startup is quite thick and it is white/blue in color and smells horrid. I also looked at the outside of the engine and was unable to see any visible leaks or anything. The oil is old and dirty, but there is no anti freeze or funky discoloration in it. I did a compression test on all four cylinders and cold they are ranging between 185-200 psi per cylinder. It has a check engine light code for a catalytic converter below threshold, but no other codes are pending or stored. The vehicle starts right up, no ticks or knocks, no overheating and it doesn't run rough, but it smokes like a chimney. I do not know a lot of history on this car as the previous owner had the head done about 1000 miles ago. New plugs, air filter and valve cover gasket that I installed myself. It has recently had the head replaced with a new one and a new head gasket installed, have receipts.
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