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Old 10-22-2008, 12:33 AM   #23 (permalink)
Metrosexual
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Metrosexual - '91 Geo Metro LSI
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Originally Posted by cfg83 View Post
Metrosexual -



Isn't this the logic behind the CAI (cold air intake)? The goal is to get cool "humid" air into the engine in order to increase the oxygen and thereby increase the amount of fuel injected.

Question: How come some people report better mileage on cold wet days? This sounds like a contradiction to me.

CarloSW2
Yes this is what a cold air intake does, and I have found that I get significantly worse gas milage in cold wet weather. Cold being 30-40degs f.
I am thinking of installing a block heater to alliviate some of this
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