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Diagnostics · Expert tip

Fuel trims reveal hidden problems

High positive trims = a vacuum leak; negative = rich.

✔ Recognized by experts

The expert tip

  • Long-term trim above +10% often means a vacuum leak
  • Below -10% means rich — check MAF, fuel pressure
  • Fuel trims point to the system before the part
Source: EFI tuning & diagnostics experts
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