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Subject:Re: Fwd: Engine management (manual control of mixture) A new angle...
From:Lawrence Johnson
Date:Sun, 16 Jan 2000 09:37:44 -0500

David Utley wrote:

> <snip> Why do you believe that cold engines do not run as well as warm?

Engines that are "conditioned" by getting all components warmed up (10 miles at
50 mph) will run more efficiently because:
-hot engine oil is less viscous
-warm transmission fluid/gear oil is less viscous
-the mating parts in a warm engine are closest to design tolerances and have less
wear
-the FI spray evaporates completely in a hot cylinder with more
efficient/complete burn
If you don't believe this try passing your state emission test on a cold engine.

>  Cold air is denser, while warm air is less dense.

Yes cold air is better (in a warm engine). Moist air is even better (in a warm
engine).

> If you disagree with me, please give me a fact as to why.

Trying
-Larry