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Old 03-22-2011, 11:08 AM   #55 (permalink)
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My understanding of limp home mode is that it still runs on all the cylinders; it's just that they are alternatively fired. It works to prevent overheat damage by pumping cool air through all the cylinders. It wouldn't substitute for DOD because of the inefficiency of those pumping losses.
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