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Old 03-11-2013, 07:10 PM   #9 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by tjts1 View Post
Get a colder thermostat than stock. Diesels are more efficient running cold. You just want enough heat for ignition. Colder intake air will be denser and cause a leaner mixture for a given amount of fuel.
No way. Lean is irrelevant as fuel mixtures are not controlled. Diesels make more power and are more efficient when run hot.
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