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These simple graphs illustrate why the narrow-band oxygen sensor (A) is only accurate around 14.7:1 air-fuel ratio. Note its near vertical line at that air-fuel ratio. Graph B illustrates the more linear wide-band sensor that offers more accuracy across a much wider range from around 9:1 to roughly 19:1.
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These simple graphs illustrate why the narrow-band oxygen sensor (A) is only accurate around 14.7:1 air-fuel ratio. Note its near vertical line at that air-fuel ratio. Graph B illustrates the more linear wide-band sensor that offers more accuracy across a much wider range from around 9:1 to roughly 19:1.  View Related Article