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How does a scan tool detect air-fuel imbalance?

Answer

By interpreting fuel-trim and oxygen sensor data.

Explain

Fuel trim deviations indicate mixture issues. CHEPQ diagnostic tools show real-time STFT/LTFT and O2 voltage graphs to help technicians diagnose vacuum leaks, injector problems, or exhaust sensor faults.

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