The first Chevy K1500 came off GM's assembly line over forty years ago - all the way back in 1962. Oxygen sensors weren't part of the exhaust system for the first twenty years, however today, the Chevy K1500 Oxygen Sensor is an important key fuel economy and emission control. Back when gasoline was thirty cents a gallon, nobody worried about issues like fuel economy and smog emissions.

The trick is to find an ideal fuel to air ratio, or "mixture," that allows the maximum engine power while keeping exhaust emissions to a minimum. There are some occasions when the engine will require a richer fuel mixture - for example, running up hills or towing a trailer.

By measuring the amount of oxygen in the exiting exhaust gases, the Chevy K1500 Oxygen Sensor determines how much liquid fuel is actually required for given circumstances, sends this information to the fuel-injection system via an electronic signal. The injectors respond by adjusting the mixture accordingly. Engine performance and gas mileage can suffer, and your vehicle's emissions may increase when your oxygen sensor is damaged or defective. Fortunately, a new Chevy K1500 Oxygen Sensor is not expensive and fairly easy to replace, and will address these problems. We offer great deals on a full line of genuine Chevy K1500 parts. Switching out that defective oxygen sensor can save you money, so log on to our site and see what we can do for you today.You can order yours online or by telephone anytime of day or night, 24/7 - our trained staff of auto part professionals is standing by to assist you in finding just the right parts and accessories at the right price - right here!