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Old 05-11-2009, 01:01 AM   #3 (permalink)
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The crank case vacuum pump works by removing air and vapors from the crank case, thus reducing pumping work imposed by these gases. This does have potential to increase mileage provided the parasitic draw to operated it isn't to great. It will provide the most benefit at higher rpms.
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