I have a 2006 kia sportage I keep replacing the o2 sensor and the chem engine light keeps coming back could it be the Cadillac converter

Asked by Kesha123456 Sep 29, 2017 at 10:39 AM about the 2006 Kia Sportage LX 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

3 Answers

985

I really wouldn't worry about the light.........just keep driving it and as long as its driving fine

22,300

So where to start....what is the code? Are you replacing the same sensor or one of each so far? How many miles on car? If this is a V6 you have as many as 4 sensors. 2 upstream and 2 downstream. I would not condemn the catalytic converter just yet as these sensors are a maintenance item as they have a life expectancy of 80K - 100K. And when you have a code for 1 it is best to replace all of them as they affect each other and you run the risk of lowering the life of a new one by keeping old ones on there with the new. You will get a CEL for the others soon. Sorry but lots of variables to your question and you don't want to replace the catalytic converter $$$$$

22,300

I would not just keep driving it with a warning light. If you value your $/investment. You are wasting fuel and carboning up your engine and lowering its life expectancy by doing this. You will be changing out the catalytic converter soon with this philosophy

Your Answer:

Sportage

Looking for a Used Sportage in your area?

CarGurus has 1,855 nationwide Sportage listings starting at $3,995.

Postal Code:

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Guru199CH
    Reputation
    1,420
  • #2
    Anolack
    Reputation
    1,150
  • #3
    Manny Caraballo
    Reputation
    1,080
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Kia Sorento
77 Great Deals out of 1,816 listings starting at $3,800
Used Hyundai Tucson
101 Great Deals out of 2,885 listings starting at $364
Used Honda CR-V
185 Great Deals out of 5,000 listings starting at $440
Used Toyota RAV4
141 Great Deals out of 2,987 listings starting at $4,999
Used Hyundai Santa Fe
61 Great Deals out of 1,644 listings starting at $499
Used Toyota Camry
52 Great Deals out of 1,088 listings starting at $2,500
Used Ford Escape
142 Great Deals out of 4,168 listings starting at $2,999
Used Honda HR-V
28 Great Deals out of 1,139 listings starting at $9,877

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.