How many oxygen sensors does this vehicle have?

Tiny
ALEX STATHAS
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  • 2014 NISSAN VERSA
  • 1.6L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 85,000 MILES
How many oxygen sensors do I have? I am asking because in the past I have seen both cars with one oxygen sensor and with two oxygen sensors and in this car the intake manifold plenum is preventing view of the exhaust manifold so I can't see the oxygen sensor or sensors, and what happens if the oxygen sensor goes bad? Does it prevent the car from starting up or does the engine just run rough and poorly with the check engine light illuminated? I can live with engine performance problems because I do three-month interval bulk synthetic oil changes at Walmart and so the engine won't seize up it will just perform poorly, but I can't live with a crank but no start condition and that condition damages both the battery and starter motor?
Thursday, January 19th, 2023 AT 5:04 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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There are two sensors, the primary sensor is called an air/fuel ratio sensor. They usually go bad when the internal heater goes out here are guides to help you understand how they work and how to change them out, also check out the image below.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-an-oxygen-sensor

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-an-oxygen-sensor-02-sensor

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-an-oxygen-sensor-works

This guide set can help you learn about car repair:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles

Check out the images (below). Please let us know if you need anything else.
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Thursday, January 19th, 2023 AT 1:08 PM

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