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Vacuum Leak Test

Doing a Vacuum Leak Test is the best method to determine if, unmetered outside air is entering your engine. Unmetered air throws of the air/fuel ratio.

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Vacuum Leaks – How To Quickly Find Them In 5 Easy Steps
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Vacuum Leaks – How To Quickly Find Them In 5 Easy Steps

11/14/2025
Vacuum leaks in today’s computer controlled engines, can cause very serious engine damage. When an engine that has computer controlled spark and fuel systems, have vacuum leaks, the following events occur. Because, these leaks pull […]
Vacuum Test Basics - What To Check And How To Do It
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Vacuum Test Basics – What To Check And How To Do It

08/15/2025
First, doing a vacuum test, can tell you more about your engine, than you think. And, it is one of the easiest and least expensive ways, to check an engine for serious issues. So, engine […]
Vacuum Leak Detection - The Safe Way To Find Vacuum Leaks
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Vacuum Leak Detection – The Safe Way To Find Vacuum Leaks

12/31/2023
A Vacuum leak can trick you, and your car computer into believing a particular sensor, or system needs fixing. Then, you start replacing components, hoping you’ll fix the problem, unsuccessfully. Often, a vacuum leak makes […]
Using A Vacuum Gauge, To Test The Condition Of Your Engine
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Using A Vacuum Gauge, To Test The Condition Of Your Engine

12/21/2023
So, have you ever thought about using a vacuum gauge, to check the condition of your engine. Consequently, this is similar to doing a cylinder leak down test, but in a much easier way. Vacuum […]

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