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How many O2 sensors does a 2011 Chevy Malibu have?

How many O2 sensors does a 2011 Chevy Malibu have?

The 2011 Chevy Malibu uses two oxygen sensors to monitor the exhaust gas.

Why is the O2 sensor on my Chevy Malibu bad?

By using a OBDII scanner you can determine exactly which sensor is bad, and what is wrong with it. Your Malibu’s oxygen sensors are responsible for helping to keep your engine running at optimal efficiency. The engine management computer uses the data from all of the O2 sensors to keep the air/fuel mixture optimized.

Why does the Check Engine light come on on a Chevy Malibu?

Oxygen sensors can change the way that your Malibu’s engine runs. Most of the time, the check engine light will come on. It’s a good thing that the check engine light would come on, as there is more than one oxygen sensor, and they can be difficult to get to and test.

What are the symptoms of an oxygen sensor going bad?

One of the most common symptoms that an oxygen sensor has gone bad is exhaust that does not smell good. The smell is often described as “rotten eggs” or sulfuric. Either way, like with rotten food, “the nose knows”. Without the proper air/fuel mixture, your engine won’t run as smoothly as it should.

When did I get my Malibu LS inspected?

I have a 2011 Malibu LS that I purchased new in September of 2011. On Saturday, Sept. 14 I brought it in for it’s annual NY state inspection. The car runs fine and there are no error codes or visible problems. It passed inspection without any problem in 2012.

By using a OBDII scanner you can determine exactly which sensor is bad, and what is wrong with it. Your Malibu’s oxygen sensors are responsible for helping to keep your engine running at optimal efficiency. The engine management computer uses the data from all of the O2 sensors to keep the air/fuel mixture optimized.

Oxygen sensors can change the way that your Malibu’s engine runs. Most of the time, the check engine light will come on. It’s a good thing that the check engine light would come on, as there is more than one oxygen sensor, and they can be difficult to get to and test.

One of the most common symptoms that an oxygen sensor has gone bad is exhaust that does not smell good. The smell is often described as “rotten eggs” or sulfuric. Either way, like with rotten food, “the nose knows”. Without the proper air/fuel mixture, your engine won’t run as smoothly as it should.

I have a 2011 Malibu LS that I purchased new in September of 2011. On Saturday, Sept. 14 I brought it in for it’s annual NY state inspection. The car runs fine and there are no error codes or visible problems. It passed inspection without any problem in 2012.

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