Running richer in colder weather?
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RE: Running richer in colder weather?
cars actually run slightly leaner when the weather is cold. This is because colder air is denser. Like in a forced induction car, 12 lbs of intercooled boost is actually "more" air than 12lbs of "hot" boost.
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RE: Running richer in colder weather?
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cars actually run slightly leaner when the weather is cold. This is because colder air is denser. Like in a forced induction car, 12 lbs of intercooled boost is actually "more" air than 12lbs of "hot" boost.
cars actually run slightly leaner when the weather is cold. This is because colder air is denser. Like in a forced induction car, 12 lbs of intercooled boost is actually "more" air than 12lbs of "hot" boost.
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RE: Running richer in colder weather?
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pull one of ur spark plugs out and see what it looks like... if its raw fuel that ur smelling, u may need to change ur plugs...
pull one of ur spark plugs out and see what it looks like... if its raw fuel that ur smelling, u may need to change ur plugs...
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