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Oxygen Sensor - Failure Due to Silicone|Page 2176 > < Engine Check Light <--> [Malfunction Indicator Lamp]|Description and Operation
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Oxygen Sensor: Technical Service Bulletins
Oxygen Sensor - Failure Due to Silicone

Group: 26

Number: 93-02

Date: July 31, 1993

Subject:
Oxygen Sensor Contamination Due to Silicone

Model(s):
All Models, All Model Years

(Supercedes Technical Bulletin 92-01, Repair Group 26, November 30, 1992)

CAUTION

Do NOT use any sprays or compounds containing silicone on engines equipped with Oxygen Sensors. Do NOT use these compounds on or near the
intake air system or near the Oxygen sensor. Silicone drawn into the intake air system is not burned during combustion and will lead to contamination
and malfunctioning of the Oxygen Sensor.

Oxygen Sensor - Failure Due to Silicone|Page 2176 > < Engine Check Light <--> [Malfunction Indicator Lamp]|Description and Operation