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Old 05-19-2010, 01:34 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by bwilson4web View Post
Exhaust Gas Recirculation - unexpected, it runs any time the ICE is generating traction power and the coolant is over 70C. I was under the impression this happened only at high power settings but obviously it is diluting the fuel-air charge even at low power settings.
I'd expect this. It reduces pumping losses.
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