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Incorrect Air-To-Fuel Ratio? You Can Fail Your Inspection
Lonnie Brown
When you prepare for your inspection, don't spend all your time focusing on the condition of your tires, your brakes, and even your air filter. You also need to ensure that your vehicle has the appropriate air-to-fuel ratio. If you don't, you should not be surprised if your vehicle does not pass your inspection. Learn more about a proper air-to-fuel ratio and how to recognize the signs that something might be amiss.
Air-to-Fuel Ratio
The air-to-fuel ratio is a reference to the level of air vs fuel that is delivered throughout the engine. When the ratio is at an appropriate level, the engine will operate while generating a low level of emissions. However, when there is either too much air or fuel delivery to the engine, the level of emission combustion will increase, and therefore pollute the air. As a result, your vehicle might not pass the inspection.
Warning Signs
Here are some of the signs that might indicate the air-to-fuel ratio in your vehicle is not correct.
Erratic Idling
If you notice your vehicle jerks when you stop at a stop sign, what you're experiencing is rough idling. In terms of your air-to-fuel ratio, a fine-tuned mixture of fuel and air must be delivered in order to keep the vehicle stable during the idling phase. When the mixture blend is not correct, the engine can get mixed cues. As a result, the engine, in theory, doesn't know whether it should rest or move, which can lead to the instability you feel.
Decreased Efficiency
A clear difference in the amount of fuel mileage you're able to achieve with your vehicle is a clear red flag. When your air and fuel levels are not level and there is far more fuel being delivered to the engine than oxygen, your simply wasting fuel. While your engine will perform fine, in essence, you're expending more fuel than is necessary to power your engine.
Performance Concerns
Be mindful of the way your engine performs. When the air-to-fuel ratio is off, particularly if there is more oxygen than fuel, it can cause your engine to perform somewhat sluggishly. So, when you put your foot on the gas pedal, you might experience somewhat of a delay or you might notice a decrease in your acceleration speed. Performance issues are important because they can pose a safety risk, particularly in an instance where you need to accelerate quickly.
Make sure you properly prepare your vehicle for inspection for the greatest chance of success.
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