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air/fuel mixture

  • The measure or ratio of the amounts of air and fuel being fed to the engine’s cylinders. The power train control module (PCM) computer adjusts the air/fuel mixture to provide the best combination of performance and fuel efficiency
  • A higher percentage of fuel to air is described as a rich mixture, while a lower percentage of fuel to air is termed a lean mixture
  • On Ford vehicles, the air/fuel mixture is measured by an electronic sensor that provides input to the power train control module systems.
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