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ConnClark · 07-15-2009, 02:35 PM

Higher engine temps will lead to higher NOx emissions. The same thing goes for lean burn. I don't know if higher engine temps will cause lean burn however. The computer may actually enrich the mixture to try and bring temps down.

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ConnClark DieselMiser Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Richland,WA Posts: 985 Das Schlepper Frog - '85 Mercedes Benz 300SD 90 day: 23.23 mpg (US) Gentoo320 - '04 Mercedes C320 4Matic 90 day: 22.44 mpg (US) Thanks: 46 Thanked 232 Times in 160 Posts	Higher engine temps will lead to higher NOx emissions. The same thing goes for lean burn. I don't know if higher engine temps will cause lean burn however. The computer may actually enrich the mixture to try and bring temps down. __________________