The Dreaded Fuel Dilution Issue
02-27-2007, 05:38 AM
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The Dreaded Fuel Dilution Issue
For now, let's assume that it is a real issue.
Is it worse to run the engine at high RPM's or low RPM's?
ie: is more fuel getting by if the engine is lugging or wide open?
Is it worse to run the engine at high RPM's or low RPM's?
ie: is more fuel getting by if the engine is lugging or wide open?
02-27-2007, 06:35 AM
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Worst to best: Repeated Cold Start, Idling, Sitting in Traffic, WOT, Lugging , Cruising.
Fuel dilution under normal operation is proportional to the torque the engine is producing. At startup and low RPMS (like idle) more fuel blows by and/or washes down the cylinder wall.
02-27-2007, 08:22 AM
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I would say cold and WOT...
cold, the fuel isn't vaporizing optimally. WOT is a no-brainer, IMO...it's why your gas mileage plummets. More fuel is being used and some of that doesn't burn in combustion and get's by into oil.
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02-27-2007, 12:11 PM
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wondering how someone can lug an RS4 with the 6 gears...
i know you can lug it if you're trying, but shouldn't be a problem. therefore, how it figures into fuel dilution is questionable, IMO.