If you find the engine stumbling, running rough, or that you are getting poor fuel economy in your Toyota Solara, a poor oxygen sensor may be to blame. The Toyota Solara oxygen sensor is positioned on the exhaust upstream of the catalytic converter. It measures the ratio of oxygen to exhaust gases, and the computer adjusts the fuel to air mixture accordingly.

An engine needs a very specific fuel to air ratio to run properly, which is generally 14.7 parts air to one part fuel. If the sensor detects too much oxygen, the engine is running lean, and the computer will inject more fuel into the combustion chambers.

If the sensor detects too little oxygen, then it is running rich, so it will reduce the fuel. Both conditions will leave your engine running poorly, and running lean can even cause engine damage. Toyotas are well known for their reliability and efficiency, so keeping the critical Toyota Solara oxygen sensor functioning properly is critical for the engine’s reliability and performance. Changing an oxygen sensor is not a terribly difficult job, although it can be time consuming. Since the sensor screws into the exhaust system, it is subjected to a great deal of heat, and it can rust onto the exhaust pipes. The exhaust system may need to be dropped to remove the Toyota Solara’s oxygen sensor. While the sensor lasts many tens of thousands of miles, manufacturers generally have a service interval for replacement. If you find that you need a new Toyota Solara oxygen sensor, you can order one from our catalogue.Order any time and have your new sensor shipped directly to your door.