EGR and IAC cleaning
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From: S.W. Ontario (Canada)
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That's actually a loaded question, so yes and no.
If the EGR is clogged, you will burn "rich" and therefore use more fuel. By cleaning it, use will use a normal amount of fuel (therefore no). It really depends on how dirty they are and how rich, you're running
If the EGR is clogged, you will burn "rich" and therefore use more fuel. By cleaning it, use will use a normal amount of fuel (therefore no). It really depends on how dirty they are and how rich, you're running
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Originally posted by tsc
Check out this site: http://www.fordf150.net/howto/throttlebodyclean.php
Check out this site: http://www.fordf150.net/howto/throttlebodyclean.php
Even if you don't need to clean your IAC or any part of the TCB, you need to read this article - well worth your time just for the entertainment value - thanks for making me laugh! 
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From: Topeka Kansas
Originally posted by jwagold
Even if you don't need to clean your IAC or any part of the TCB, you need to read this article - well worth your time just for the entertainment value - thanks for making me laugh!
Even if you don't need to clean your IAC or any part of the TCB, you need to read this article - well worth your time just for the entertainment value - thanks for making me laugh!
I must say the article is close to what I go through when working on my vehicle though I did not see any cuss words in it...
