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Driving Pattern

Fig 1: Identifying Driving Pattern
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  1. Connect a scan tool to the vehicle.
  2. Start the engine. Hold the engine at 3,000 rpm with no load (in park or neutral) until the radiator fan comes on.
  3. Drive at a speed between 25 - 55 mph (40 - 88 km/h) for at least 5 minutes.
  4. Then, drive at a steady speed between 15 - 75 mph (24 - 120 km/h) for at least 15 minutes, and watch the long term fuel trim. If the long term fuel trim stays at about 1.0, the vehicle is OK or it is a very minor problem. If a significant fault is still present, the long term fuel trim will move up or down while driving.