trouble code of P0172/ o2 sensor

98 grey s70 · Post by **98 grey s70** » 26 May 2005, 15:11

I have a 98 volvo S70 (non turbo) with 235,000. The check engine light is on. I had it checked and it gave me a trouble code of P0172 {fuel mixture too rich}. It runs great! Would replacing the O2 sensor the first place to start? If so, exactly where is it located? Please help!

Jot · Post by **Jot** » 26 May 2005, 19:00

When were the O2 sensors changed?

98 grey s70 · Post by **98 grey s70** » 01 Jun 2005, 15:23

When were the O2 sensors changed?

I don't know, I bought the car when it had 165,000 miles on it.

Jot · Post by **Jot** » 02 Jun 2005, 08:03

I have read about cleaning the sensors with a propane torch and brake cleaner but remember to use anti sieze compound on the threads before reinstalling.

98 grey s70 · Post by **98 grey s70** » 02 Jun 2005, 10:58

Jot wrote:I have read about cleaning the sensors with a propane torch and brake cleaner but remember to use anti sieze compound on the threads before reinstalling.

I will probably just get a new O2 sensor because I plan on keeping this car till it dies. Thanks!

Jot · Post by **Jot** » 02 Jun 2005, 13:49

eeuroparts.com ( free shipping)has Bosch sensors. Bosch is the OEM for Volvo.

nilesh · Post by **nilesh** » 09 Sep 2005, 07:59

please tell me how to check trouble code

nilesh · Post by **nilesh** » 09 Sep 2005, 08:02

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