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Replace with the mpg, thanks

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I was getting about 20mpg, I will see after the next tank if something changes with the mpg, thanks again!
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Run better now

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My car must be running better now because it has the correct mixture.
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Run smother and more powerful, does this makes sense

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after replacing a leaking (cracked AOS, accordion hose), now the engine does it seems to run smother and more powerful, does this makes sense..?
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Replace with the mpg, thanks

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I was getting about 20mpg, I will see after the next tank if something changes with the mpg, thanks again!
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My car must be running better now because it has the correct mixture.
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Run smother and more powerful, does this makes sense

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after replacing a leaking (cracked AOS, accordion hose), now the engine does it seems to run smother and more powerful, does this makes sense..?
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

I believe that our low friction piston rings require engine vacuum to seal and perform properly, would be then safe to say, that if you have a vacuum leak your engine would not be producing 100% of it's power? after replacing a leaking (cracked AOS, accordion hose), now the engine does it seems to run smother and more powerful, does this makes sense..? My 3.4 engine has a bit over 80k..

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They are low tension rings against a low friction cylinder wall, but yes vacuum leak could cause slight loss of ring seal. Leaner air/fuel ratio from eliminating "false air" getting into intake without flowing thru the mass air sensor, is probably biggest reason for the improvement.

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+1 What ^^^^ said.

POST 4 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Yes, it makes sense..! My car must be running better now because it has the correct mixture. I was getting about 20mpg, I will see after the next tank if something changes with the mpg, thanks again! .

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