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Exhaust System Backpressure

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Connect scan tool. Start and run engine until a temperature of 170°F (77°C) is reached. Disconnect engine oil temperature sensor. Run engine at wide open throttle and monitor EBP PID on scan tool. If pressure exceeds 34 psi (234 kPa) at 3400 RPM, exhaust system is restricted.