Definition
Lambda 1.0 equals stoichiometric; values below 1 indicate rich mixtures.
Wideband lambda sensors are essential for performance tuning.
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Lambda Sensor
An oxygen sensor reporting exhaust oxygen content relative to stoichiometric combustion.
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Category: Fuel · Updated August 31, 2026