Engine light- O2 sensor

2000 CHEVROLET S-10
37,000 MILES
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TONYBUM13
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I have a 2000 chevy s-10 w/ a 4.3L and engine light is on and the code reader said it was an O2 sensor- Bank 1, Sensor 3. Where is this one located? Also I put a new 195* thermostat in it and its running at 210*, and it is full of coolant.
Jul 8, 2012 at 9:41 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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The thermostat temp rating is just the temp the thermostat opens to allow the coolant to flow.Its not the operating temp the engine is going to run though.Also what is the exact code number you have it will be P _ _ _ _?That will really help.
Jul 8, 2012 at 9:58 PM
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Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) (Bank 1 Sensor 3) (4.3L VIN X)In exhaust system, after catalytic converter.
Jul 8, 2012 at 11:18 PM
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Thanks for pitching in rasmataz my friend.
Jul 8, 2012 at 11:29 PM
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RASMATAZ
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No problem amigo-same goes to you with me-
Jul 9, 2012 at 1:56 AM
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Not a problem i know we are the dynamic duo lol.
Jul 9, 2012 at 5:53 AM
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TONYBUM13
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Thank u both very much, I had it read at O'reillys and didn't write code # down, my bad! So it running at 210* won't damage it? It varies between 210-215* It also has a new water pump, heater core, and has been flushed!
Jul 9, 2012 at 1:05 PM
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You'll be okay but when the Temp goes beyound 220 and keep raising be concern-
Jul 9, 2012 at 8:28 PM
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TONYBUM13
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Ok great, thanks again, much appreciated!
Jul 9, 2012 at 9:18 PM
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You're welcome
Jul 10, 2012 at 9:37 PM