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Originally Posted by Theo
I would agree, it is running cooler.
I noticed an additional change in the character of the motor. It has more engine braking when going down hill. A hill I drive down every day in 2nd gear used to rev right to 5000 rpm. The same hill now only rev's to 4000 rpm. It feels like the motor has more compression.
Theo
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That's wierd, I'd expect the opposite... engine braking results from the wheels having to push the motor, and the exhaust stroke (pistons pushing the exhaust gasses out) would be less restrictive, meaning less engine braking...
but again, I'm only guessing...