Car feels sluggish when fuel tank is less than half

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Feb 14, 2018 | 06:53 PM

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But do you think, if it is the axles, then the vibration on the pedals can be felt even at speeds as low as 5 mph?

Simple answer, yes.

Feb 14, 2018 | 07:08 PM

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Okay. Because the vibrations have increased noticeably since I made this thread. Also, when I turn the steering to the right, sometimes I feel a small pop kind of thing in the steering. I know I have a leaking steering rack but the leak is very minor.

Feb 27, 2018 | 09:57 AM

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Having the same problem but opposite when my tank is filled its sluggish.
Was the CEL light on for the o2 sensor or you just took the chance and changed it?

Feb 27, 2018 | 09:59 AM

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Having the same problem but opposite when my tank is filled its sluggish.
Was the CEL light on for the o2 sensor or you just took the chance and changed it?

bruh, you gotta read..

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Hey guys, I just got check emissions system light and the code was p0154.
Is it one of the oxygen sensors?

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its the first sensor on Bank 2, called AF sensor or upstream sensor

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Alright. I am going to take care of that tomorrow.
Also, I got another code this morning: P2247. Is it the second upstream sensor?

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no, I believe it’s the same thing. Change it out and if the second code is still there you need to check the wires and all that

Feb 27, 2018 | 10:07 AM

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Yeah, the light was on. I guess the sluggishness when tank half filled was just in my mind. Because as soon as I got the CEL and replaced the sensor, the sluggishness was gone and my mpg went up by 3-4.

Feb 27, 2018 | 10:16 AM

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Has anyone heard of the brand FEQ (First Equipment Quality) for axles? The shop where I usually go has recommended them. The total price with labor is $437 for both the axles with 2 yr/24k mile warranty.