Oxygen sensors on the German-engineered Porsche serve an essential purpose in the vehicle’s performance. After many years in production, the Porsche brand remains one of the world's most regarded sports cars. With the advent of the fuel injection system, the reliability in Porsche's performance grew. The oxygen sensor still plays a large role in that dependability. In this article, we will look at the oxygen sensor, its purpose, and when it should be replaced in your Porsche. Purpose of an Oxygen Sensor All combustion engines run off of the ignition of a mixture containing a precise amount of fuel and oxygen. There are two O2 (oxygen) sensors located on the Porsche. These measure the car’s engine’s exhaust gases and report back to the computer system. This onboard computer controls the air and fuel mix. The O2 sensors will ... read more