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Does an inter-cooler use more fuel?

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16y ago
Updated: 8/17/2019

Only indirectly. An intercooler can help an engine to run more efficiently, making it burn less fuel for the same amount of output power. However, inter coolers usually get used to make an engine deliver more power instead. And the driving habits of people using powerful cars means that inter coolers often will end up using more fuel.

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