This is known as "Stoichiometric", a condition where there is a perfect balance between oxygen molecules and the various hydrogen and carbon based molecules in petroleum. With iso-octane ("ideal" gasoline), Lambda of 1.0 is equal to 14.7:1 A/F. A/F is expressed as either a ratio (14.7:1 for example) or as a Lambda value. The ECU controls Air/Fuel mixture in order to maintain power, efficiency, and emissions. Some of the most common Fault Codes (DTC's) pertain to fuel trim (rich mixture, lean mixture, etc.) Here is an explanation of fuel trim and what it does for us.
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