Soaruss Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 I'v read of people cleaning their O2 sensor in lemon juice but does it make any difference afterwards?? Also does it have to be rinsed with water afterwards because lemon juice leaves things sticky. I thought i would give it a try before i go and spend on a new sensor. Any feedback appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kieren1234 Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 Just cut a lemon in half and leave it stuck into that over night. Yes you will need to rinse it with carb cleaner and wipe it off before putting it back in. This will be a pretty good short term fix but to be honest mate, if it is misreading, its likely you will need a new one in the near future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 Do NOT use water to rinse it off. Use some carb cleaner to rinse it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superpaulwilson Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 I was getting 250 miles to a tank 6 months ago and since cleaning the O2 sensor in lemon juice i'm getting a regular 320. So I found it well worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rory Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 My car used to do a strange wandering idle from time to time, causing a bit of vibration, but after cleaning the sensors this seems to have gone. Also, my economy went up slightly. Its easy to do so you don't have any excuse not to I rinsed mine off with brake&clutch cleaner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soaruss Posted November 25, 2007 Author Share Posted November 25, 2007 Cheers chaps, i will give it a try. We have got a Jiff lemon in the cupboard, will that do?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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