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The induction system
consists of plumbing through which the air being drawn into the engine travels.
The air is extremely important because it
is the majority of what the engine burns.
The air to fuel ratio is
normally 14.7:1 under ideal conditions.
The air filter is what keeps those tiny
dust particles we know of so well in the
Mid-Columbia from destroying the inside
of the engine. Diesel engines
are very sensitive to this problem and
that is why their air filters are much
larger.
The air filter is not the
only thing in the induction system to be
paid attention to. Most current model engines use
what is called a variable intake system
which changes the distance that the air travels into the
engine�s combustion chamber. There is a
short one for higher RPMs and a long one
for lower RPMs. This keeps the power
output from the engine the same
throughout all the running conditions
optimizing performance and economy.
This complex system can
carbon up and fail over time causing
check engine lights and/or poor
performance issues. I use factory diagnostic
equipment to check the efficiency of
your engine and I also use a cleaning
technique to clean these intake runners
of the power robbing carbon deposits.
with
us to inspect this system on your vehicle.
~ Curtis Messer
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