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Old 09-12-2012, 03:19 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Don't forget that the MPG benefits of warmer ambient temperatures also come from the fact that the surrounding air is less dense and easier to move through. I tried a WAI on my Aspire along with an upper grille block, and I noticed the warmer engine temps was causing oil consumption. Went back to my CAI and opened the top grill, brought the engine temps back down, and the oil consumption went away. The engine also runs better on the CAI.
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