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Car or Truck Runs Lean or Misfires Simple SmokeSoapy Water Tests Find the Intake Leak Fast Easy

Created on: 2025-10-18

Brian explains how several problems with intake manifolds can cause lean or misfire codes and shows you how to detect leaks using both professional and DIY methods!

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